Secret Service Agents Placed on Leave After Trump Attack

Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, several Secret Service agents have been placed on administrative leave as investigations continue. The shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, was able to open fire on Trump, resulting in the former president being wounded in the ear. The agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office is among those suspended, prompting inquiries into potential security failures and whether the gunman acted alone. Rep. Mike Waltz has expressed concerns about possible foreign involvement, particularly noting ongoing plots from Iran against Trump. Internal tensions within the Secret Service are rising as some agents remain active while others face scrutiny, leading to speculation about accountability for the security lapses. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe has stated that an investigation is underway to identify any breaches of protocol among agents involved in the rally's security planning.