Criticism Over Secret Service Response to Trump Rally Shooting

Multiple sources, including former SEAL Team 6 sniper Chris Fettes and former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi, have criticized the Secret Service for security failures that allowed a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, to shoot at former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Concerns were raised about the lack of security on a sloped roof where the shooter positioned himself, leading to questions about Secret Service decision-making and communication lapses. Despite increased protection following an alleged Iranian plot against Trump, the security breach occurred. Calls for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign have emerged, with Eric Trump condemning the agency's incompetence and safety justifications for not stationing agents on the roof. The incident resulted in injuries and fatalities, sparking demands for a thorough investigation into the security protocols and responses of the Secret Service during the rally.