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Secret Service Under Scrutiny: Agency’s Resources ‘Historically Stretched,’ Mayorkas Says After Trump Assassination Attempt

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Donald Trump is protected by the Secret Service both as a major political candidate and a former president, yet a shooter was able to fire several shots in his direction at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

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  1. Forbes

    Secret Service Under Scrutiny: Homeland Security Secretary Calls Rally Shooting A ‘Failure’ (opens Forbes)

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    Donald Trump is protected by the Secret Service both as a major political candidate and a former president, yet a shooter was able to fire several shots in his direction at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

  2. The Guardian

    Ex-Secret Service agents say ‘massive realignment’ warranted after Trump rally shooting (opens The Guardian)

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    One law enforcement official attributes assassination attempt on former president to ‘fundamental security failure’

  3. Washington Examiner

    Everything we know about Secret Service’s role in response to Trump shooting (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Secret Service is fighting off a torrent of criticism for how it handled the preparation and execution of security at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday.

  4. Insider

    The shock from the Trump assassination attempt has turned to scrutiny of the Secret Service (opens Insider)

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    As the shock subsides from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, many Americans are wondering the same thing: How did this happen?

  5. New York Post

    Secret Service now giving Trump presidential-level protection after assassination attempt (opens New York Post)

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    The Secret Service has granted former President Donald Trump the same level of protection as President Biden follow the assassination attempt at a rally, law enforcement sources told The Post.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Why is the US Secret Service under fire over Trump assassination attempt? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The elite government protection service largely in charge of guarding current and former presidents now faces scrutiny.

  7. NPR

    Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight (opens NPR)

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    The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

  8. Forbes

    Secret Service Under Scrutiny: Agency’s Resources ‘Historically Stretched,’ Mayorkas Says After Trump Assassination Attempt (opens Forbes)

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    Donald Trump is protected by the Secret Service both as a major political candidate and a former president, yet a shooter was able to fire several shots in his direction at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

  9. Insider

    The public is outraged the Secret Service appeared to allow a shooter a clear shot of Trump. After Reagan was shot, the agency was widely praised. (opens Insider)

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    The Trump shooting has parallels to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, but the Secret Service faces more scrutiny today.

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