(NewsNation) — The July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump “clearly shows a lack of planning and coordination between the United States Secret Service (USSS) and its law enforcement partners before the rally,” according to the preliminary investigation conducted by a Congressional task force.
“Put simply, the evidence obtained by the Task Force to date shows the tragic and shocking events of July 13 were preventable and should not have happened,” the report’s executive summary concludes.
The strong words are contained in a 53-page document labeled “Interim staff report: Investigating the stunning security failures on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.”
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The report immediately condemns the “lack of planning and coordination between the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners before the rally.” It cites the failure of clear guidance from the Secret Service to the state and local agencies about managing the areas …