**Title**: Trump Questions Secret Service Failures After Assassination Attempt
**Sapo**: Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns over a potential security lapse that led to the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, in an interview with Fox News' Jesse Watters.
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Former President Donald Trump has raised questions about the Secret Service's actions leading up to the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Jesse Watters set to air Monday night, Trump expressed concern that despite warnings about a man on the roof with a gun, no action was taken to prevent the attack.
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"How did somebody get on that roof?" Trump asked Watters. "And why wasn't he reported, because people saw he was on that roof."
Trump's remarks follow a Washington Post report claiming that the Secret Service had repeatedly denied requests for tighter security measures from Trump's detail before the shooting. The report, based on interviews with an anonymous official, alleged that Secret Service officials cited a lack of resources as the reason for denying the requests.
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In response to the report, the Secret Service released a statement stating that the agency has a "vast, dynamic, and intricate mission" and that it "executes a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialized operational needs." The statement also noted that even if a request is denied, the agency still tries to accommodate in some form to ensure the safety of whoever is being protected.
Trump's interview with Watters comes as the Republican Party gears up for its national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Trump is expected to announce his 2024 presidential candidacy. The assassination attempt in Butler has raised questions about the adequacy of Trump's security arrangements and the Secret Service's ability to protect him.
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The Secret Service has faced criticism in the past for its handling of high-profile cases, including the 2014 White House fence jumper incident and the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. In response to these incidents, the agency has implemented new security measures and protocols. However, the Butler assassination attempt suggests that there may still be gaps in its security system.
The attack on Trump has also highlighted the dangers faced by political candidates in the current political climate. In recent years, there have been several instances of violence and threats against politicians and elected officials. This has led to calls for increased security for political figures, particularly during campaign events.
As Trump prepares to announce his candidacy for president, it remains to be seen what security arrangements will be in place to protect him. The Secret Service will undoubtedly face intense scrutiny to ensure that the mistakes of the past are not repeated.
