Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kan., has strongly criticized the briefing given by the Secret Service to senators regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Marshall claimed that the information provided was already known and could have been summarized in a matter of minutes.
Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kan., has expressed outrage over a briefing he received from the Secret Service on Wednesday regarding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Marshall slammed the briefing as "completely worthless," alleging that the information provided had already been widely reported in the news.
Marshall Blasts 'Completely Worthless' Secret Service Briefing on Trump Assassination Attempt
"That took them an hour to explain to us," Marshall exclaimed, expressing frustration at the briefing's length and lack of substance.
Marshall's criticism goes beyond the brevity of the briefing. He points to a broader "cultural issue" within the Secret Service, alleging that the agency is prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives over its primary mission of protecting the nation's leaders.
Marshall Blasts 'Completely Worthless' Secret Service Briefing on Trump Assassination Attempt
"They're more focused on DEI than they are focused on their mission and hiring people to do the job," Marshall charged.
The senator lamented the perceived decline in the level of accountability within the agency, highlighting that the Secret Service administrator who presented the briefing took responsibility for the problems but failed to acknowledge any systemic failures.
Marshall Blasts 'Completely Worthless' Secret Service Briefing on Trump Assassination Attempt
Moreover, Marshall criticized the limited opportunities for senators to ask questions during the briefing, with only four senators permitted to inquire further. He contrasted this with previous agency briefings under the leadership of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., which he observed had fewer questions raised.
Marshall's skepticism extends to the level of knowledge held by Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, suggesting that she may not fully grasp the details of the investigation into the assassination attempt.
Marshall Blasts 'Completely Worthless' Secret Service Briefing on Trump Assassination Attempt
"The director had very minimal comments, and she turned it over to the assistant director, who then described the investigation," Marshall explained.
He questioned the seriousness with which the Secret Service is treating the incident, stating, "I think they'd like to take it seriously, but they're incompetent."
Marshall Blasts 'Completely Worthless' Secret Service Briefing on Trump Assassination Attempt
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi defended the agency's actions, emphasizing the importance of continuity of operations during critical incidents. He affirmed that Director Cheatle has no intention of stepping down and is committed to transparency and strengthening the agency.
However, Marshall remains unconvinced, reiterating his belief that the Secret Service is failing in its duties.
"Regardless of their statements, their actions belie their inability to do the job," Marshall concluded.
