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Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay following their failure to prevent a 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, where a gunman fired at him from a rooftop; the incident exposed significant security lapses and led to leadership changes within the Secret Service.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is under fire for not placing a sniper team on a sloped roof from which Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, citing safety concerns. Despite acknowledging the security lapse and facing calls to resign, Cheatle insists on staying in her position and promises changes to Trump's security. Critics argue that the agency's focus on diversity initiatives compromised its effectiveness.
Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle confirmed that local police were inside a building used by a gunman to fire on former President Trump in Butler, PA. The building was part of the outer perimeter managed by local law enforcement, while the Secret Service controlled the inner perimeter. The decision to leave the warehouse in the outer perimeter has been questioned, as it provided an ideal vantage point for a sniper. Cheatle took responsibility for the incident, stating that the Secret Service was aware of a suspicious individual before Trump went onstage.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas labeled the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally as a security "failure" but expressed full confidence in the U.S. Secret Service. The incident, which resulted in one death and two injuries, has prompted an independent review and congressional inquiries into the security lapses. The Secret Service's failure to secure a rooftop used by the gunman has raised questions about their preparedness and strategy.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas criticized the security at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, where a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired at Trump and spectators from a rooftop, injuring Trump and killing a bystander before being killed by a Secret Service sniper. Mayorkas called for an independent review of the incident, highlighting the need for improved security measures. The Secret Service and local police faced backlash for the security failures that allowed the gunman to get so close.
Germany experienced a security breach when a confidential military conversation discussing weapons aid to Ukraine and sensitive details about UK military activities was intercepted and later publicized by Russian state media, raising concerns and prompting analysis about the implications of the leak.
The suspension of 141 Opposition MPs from the Indian Parliament, following a security breach and protests, has been criticized as a breach of principles and a stain on democracy. The suspension, which is unprecedented in its scale, undermines the idea of representation and sends a message that ruling parties can rid the legislature of the Opposition at will. The demand for accountability and a thorough investigation into the security lapse remains valid, but the disproportionate action taken against the MPs smacks of contempt for the House and the legislative process.
The recent breach of Parliament in India was a well-planned conspiracy involving modified shoes with hidden canisters of yellow smoke. Four individuals have been remanded to police custody, with a fifth accused arrested later. The main suspect, an engineering graduate, used his connections to obtain visitor passes. The group aimed to draw attention to issues such as inflation and poverty. The attack was originally planned for a later date but was moved forward due to the early receipt of the passes. The accused had previously visited Delhi to protest at Parliament but were unable to obtain entry passes. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive and financial transactions related to the crime.
A man breached security at India's parliament by jumping into the lawmakers' area, shouting slogans, and setting off a smoke can. The incident occurred on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on the complex. The intruder was caught and surrounded by security staff and lawmakers, and four people, including the man, were arrested. Lawmakers expressed concern over the security lapse and reported hearing slogans and witnessing smoke. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present at the time. The lower house briefly halted proceedings but resumed business later. Investigations revealed that the smoke released was "ordinary smoke." The incident has prompted a temporary halt in issuing visitor passes and a comprehensive security review.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is reportedly "livid" over a security lapse that allowed an intruder to enter the home of national security adviser Jake Sullivan undetected last month. The incident is being considered a "human failure" within the agency, and the Secret Service is taking the matter "extremely seriously" and evaluating possible consequences for the agents involved. Sullivan had a brief encounter with the intruder during the incident, and after the intruder left his home, Sullivan alerted the Secret Service. The agency is investigating how the intruder was able to enter Sullivan's home and has made modifications to the protective posture to ensure additional security layers are in place.