Six Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay due to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a rally in July. Suspend periods range from 10 to 42 days. Investigations revealed serious lapses in security, as the shooter had a clear line of sight to Trump. Despite these suspensions, the agency plans to address root causes instead of firing personnel. The attack resulted in a fatality and injuries, highlighting significant coordination issues with local law enforcement. A subsequent report described these security failures as preventable and called for improved leadership and training.
Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay for their roles in security failures resulting in the assassination attempt against Trump, with suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days.
Matt Quinn, the agency's deputy director, stated that the Secret Service would not fire its way out of the crisis, focusing on root causes instead.
The shooting incident demonstrated serious security failures as the shooter had a clear sightline to Trump, leading to the resignation of the Secret Service director.
A bipartisan House report cited preventable security lapses and poor leadership, highlighting coordination issues between the Secret Service and local law enforcement.
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