US Secret Service Enhances Security Protocols Following Assassination Attempt on Trump
- US Secret Service is improving security procedures after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
- A task force is being formed to investigate the incident and propose reforms for the Secret Service.
- The Acting Secret Service Director will address security failures in congressional testimony.
In the wake of a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, congressional leaders are taking steps to reform the Secret Service. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer indicated that legislation aimed at addressing the agency's shortcomings is likely to be introduced soon. The task force, which is expected to file a report by December 13, will investigate the security failures that occurred during the July 13 rally in Pennsylvania, where the shooting took place. The composition of the task force will be crucial for bipartisan support, according to Comer. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe, who recently took over after the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle, is set to testify before Congress about the agency's security failures. Rowe expressed deep concern over the lack of adequate security measures at the rally, stating, “What I saw made me ashamed.” He has since directed the agency to enhance its security protocols, ensuring that experienced supervisors review all security plans for future events. Documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley reveal that law enforcement was aware of the shooter’s presence at the rally over 90 minutes before the attack. However, the full extent of the Secret Service's operational planning remains unclear, as the agency has not disclosed its specific security measures for the event. The investigation aims to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future, as the Secret Service reassesses its focus and responsibilities.