The internal review revealed that the Secret Service failed to adequately assess and discuss how the warehouses surrounding the rally site should have been secured, allowing an armed individual to gain access to a vantage point while former President Trump spoke.
Despite being present, the Secret Service struggled with communication breakdowns, notably being unable to establish contact with local law enforcement via radios. This failure not only hindered real-time collaboration but ultimately compromised the security of the event.
Acting director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. emphasized the need for accountability in the aftermath of the incident, stating, 'It’s important that we hold ourselves to account for the failures of July 13 and that we use the lessons learned to ensure that we do not have another mission failure like this again.'
The attempted assassination attempt on Trump, involving the assailant Thomas Crooks, who managed to shoot at Trump and others, represented a significant breach in security protocols for such high-profile events, highlighting the need for a thorough reassessment of protective measures.
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