Butler rally shooting survivors blame Trump assassination attempt on Secret Service: 'Rush job'
SUMMARY
Survivors of the assassination attempt on former President Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13th, are blaming the Secret Service for their injuries. James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, recounted their traumatic experiences, with Copenhaver sustaining two gunshot wounds—one to his tricep and the other causing nerve damage—while Dutch suffered a bullet that split his liver. Both men criticized the Secret Service for inadequate security measures, with Dutch stating, "Oh yes, big time," when asked if the agency failed them. Copenhaver described the security setup as a "rush job" that skipped essential steps. The incident raised questions about the Secret Service's effectiveness, especially after another assassination attempt on Trump in Florida. Additionally, a man was arrested on gun charges outside Trump's recent rally in Coachella, highlighting ongoing security concerns surrounding the former president's public appearances.
