Staff Reports
The recent shooting incident during a Trump rally has opened a can of worms that reveals some serious doubts about the Secret Service’s competence. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri has thrown his hat in the ring, claiming that the Secret Service turned down multiple offers from local law enforcement to utilize drones for added security during the event. It wasn’t until Trump was shot, grazing his ear and leaving a rally-goer dead while critically injuring two others, that the agency finally got wise to the benefits of drone technology.
Hawley expressed bewilderment over the Secret Service’s refusal to accept assistance that could have potentially prevented the chaos. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, he demanded answers, suggesting that the agency’s decision-making process is as clear as mud. This isn’t just about mishaps; it’s a matter of national security and the protection of a former president whose life was literally on the line.
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“According to one whistleblower, the night before the rally, U.S. Secret Service repeatedly denied offers from a local law enforcement partner to utilize drone technology to secure the rally.”
Via @HawleyMO pic.twitter.com/aKjxP5KUyw
— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) July 25, 2024
Tragically, the gunman found a perch on a rooftop, taking aim at Trump and firing off multiple rounds unhindered until a Secret Service counter-sniper neutralized the threat. But what the public might find even more alarming is that the shooter reportedly flew his own drone over the rally site hours before the chaos ensued. One has to wonder what kind of oversight was in place at such a critical event—or if there was any oversight at all.
In light of these events, citizens are left scratching their heads over the Secret Service’s level of preparedness and determination. Acting Director Ronald Rowe is set to brief senators, stressing the agency’s commitment to transparency, but many Americans wonder if this promise will amount to anything tangible. As Hawley pointedly requested, Mayorkas himself may need to face the music in Congress over what really went wrong that day.
Senator Charles Grassley chimed in with a revelation that might raise more eyebrows: the Secret Service had indeed assigned a drone operator to the rally! Now, that twist begs the question: Why weren’t they utilizing these resources more effectively? As the dust settles on this incident, conservatives are left to ponder whether the agency in charge of protecting influential figures is up to the task, or if it’s time for a serious overhaul of the Secret Service’s operational protocols.
