Secret Service honchos denied Trump additional security for 2 years before assassination attempt: damning revelation
SUMMARY
Secret Service officials repeatedly denied former President Donald Trump's requests for additional security at large public events over the past two years, citing resource constraints. Trump, 78, had asked for more agents, magnetometers, and snipers at outdoor venues. These requests were shot down by senior officials who claimed the agency lacked the resources. This revelation follows the assassination attempt at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally, where 20-year-old Matthew Thomas Crooks fired seven rounds from a rooftop, grazing Trump’s ear and killing an audience member. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi admitted that there were instances where specialized units were not provided, leading to reliance on state and local partners. Director Kimberly Cheatle, facing calls to resign, initially denied the claims but later acknowledged the resource denials.
