15 Jul 2024
20m

The Secret Service’s Failure to Protect Trump

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The Journal.

This podcast episode explores the security failures surrounding the shooting incident at a campaign rally, where a sniper fired a fatal shot at a presidential candidate. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with questions about the shooter's motive, his access to the rooftop, and the lapses in security that allowed him to get so close to the candidate. The incident raises concerns about the ability of law enforcement, particularly the Secret Service, to secure major events in the face of rising political violence. The former president's symbolic gesture after the assassination attempt also sparks discussions on the future of security at political events.

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