A Secret Service whistleblower has raised concerns about security vulnerabilities at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, where an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was thwarted in July. The whistleblower alleges that the course has known security flaws and that the Secret Service has not adequately addressed them.
A Secret Service whistleblower has come forward with startling allegations, revealing vulnerabilities at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, that put former President Donald Trump's life at risk during an assassination attempt in July.
Senator Josh Hawley shared the whistleblower's concerns with reporters, stating that the whistleblower claimed it has been standard Secret Service protocol to acknowledge known vulnerabilities at the golf course.
Whistleblower Exposes Vulnerabilities at Trump Golf Club, Threatening Former President's Safety
The whistleblower's revelations have sparked immediate concern, as the Secret Service has been tasked with protecting Trump and other high-profile figures. Following the July 13 assassination attempt, the agency has been under intense scrutiny for its response to the incident.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe acknowledged communication deficiencies that slowed the agency's response to the July assassination attempt. Rowe said that a vital piece of information about an individual on the roof of the building adjacent to Trump's rally was not relayed over the Secret Service Radio network.
Whistleblower Exposes Vulnerabilities at Trump Golf Club, Threatening Former President's Safety
The timeline provided by Rowe shows that communications were split between radio and phone, resulting in a delayed response to the initial alert. Local police, who were alerted to the situation through their own separate radios, responded roughly two minutes earlier than the Secret Service.
Rowe also highlighted a lack of clear guidance given to local assets, specifically regarding rooftop security. Despite acknowledging the threat level and the need for a paradigm shift in operations, Rowe declined to provide specifics about disciplinary actions or the number of officials who would face consequences.
Whistleblower Exposes Vulnerabilities at Trump Golf Club, Threatening Former President's Safety
The whistleblower's allegations further raise questions about the Secret Service's ability to protect Trump. The discovery of vulnerabilities at the Florida golf course, where Trump frequents, is particularly concerning.
Trump praised his Secret Service detail as "outstanding" during a recent rally, but the whistleblower's claims cast doubt on the agency's effectiveness. The ongoing investigation into the July assassination attempt and the whistleblower's revelations will likely lead to further scrutiny of the Secret Service's protocols and capabilities.
Whistleblower Exposes Vulnerabilities at Trump Golf Club, Threatening Former President's Safety
Amidst the ongoing probe into the July incident, the Secret Service has also thwarted a second assassination attempt on Trump at his Florida golf course. An agent spotted a rifle barrel protruding from the tree line along the perimeter and opened fire, causing the suspect to drop the gun and flee.
The suspect, identified as Ryan W. Routh, was subsequently arrested by deputies. He allegedly camped out next to the fence for nearly 12 hours with a loaded SKS, a digital video camera, food, and other supplies before being detected.
Whistleblower Exposes Vulnerabilities at Trump Golf Club, Threatening Former President's Safety
The recent incidents underscore the critical role of the Secret Service in protecting the former president and other high-profile individuals. The whistleblower's allegations and the ongoing investigations will likely prompt a thorough review of the agency's procedures and a heightened focus on security measures at venues frequented by Trump.
