Whistleblower Reveals Shocking Actions by Officials Prior to Trump Incident

A whistleblower has accused senior officials of intentionally undermining security measures for former President Donald Trump shortly before an assassination attempt.

At a Glance

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley raised concerns regarding security failures at Trump’s rally.
Multiple whistleblowers reported significant lapses in security measures.
The incident led to the death of an onlooker and injuries to several others, including Trump.
A comprehensive investigation into the security failures has been initiated.

Whistleblower Accusations

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about serious security failures during former President Donald Trump’s rally on July 13. Whistleblowers, who contacted Hawley’s office, alleged deliberate undermining of security measures, posing significant risks to Trump’s safety.

“Whistleblowers who have direct knowledge of the event have approached my office. According to the allegations, the July 13 rally was considered to be a ‘loose’ security event,” wrote Senator Hawley.

Detection canines were not used as usual, and individuals without proper designations accessed backstage areas. The security buffer around the podium was poorly policed, and personnel were not stationed at regular intervals around the event’s perimeter. These lapses raised alarms about the integrity of the security measures in place.

Hawley Reveals New Whistleblower Allegations Exposing ‘Loose’ Security Ahead of Trump Assassination Attempthttps://t.co/OttVae5jBd

— Senator Hawley Press Office (@SenHawleyPress) July 19, 2024

Call for Accountability

Rep. Ruben Gallego sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle demanding accountability for the security failures that culminated in the assassination attempt on Trump. He stressed the need for immediate testimony before Congress from those responsible for the security plan.

“Yesterday’s incident, which led to the tragic death of an onlooker and several injuries, including to President Trump, raises grave concerns regarding the security measures – or lack thereof – that were taken to protect a former President of the United States and a Major Presidential Candidate,” wrote Rep. Gallego.

The incident resulted in significant casualties, including the death of an onlooker and injuries to Trump and others. Gallego emphasized that such a security failure at the highest level could not go unanswered. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan also raised questions about Secret Service resource limitations and inter-agency coordination failures.

A big thank you to all our security partners for their outstanding collaboration and dedication to ensuring the safety and success of the 2024 NATO Summit. Your hard work and commitment make these events possible. #NATOSummit2024 #NATO #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/kdIhuiOpFN

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) July 13, 2024

Investigation Initiated

A comprehensive investigation has been demanded by Senator Hawley, who has also opened a whistleblower tip line to protect anonymity of informants. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan revealed that the Secret Service had limited resources due to coverage of the NATO summit in Washington, D.C.

“The USSS Special Agent in Charge Tim Burke reportedly told law enforcement partners that the USSS had limited resources that week because the agency was covering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Washington, D.C.,” Jordan noted.

Former Secret Service agent Anthony Cangelosi described the incident as a failure of planning, particularly criticizing the absence of an agent or armed officer on the rooftop accessed by the shooter. He stated, “Yes, it’s undoubtedly a failure…realizing this was only 150 yards with a clear line of sight to the podium where the president was going to be speaking, and that they didn’t have an agent or some kind of armed law enforcement officer on the top of that roof, that’s a critical error on the part of the planning.”

The urgency of the matter has led to plans for a classified briefing of House members and the formation of a bipartisan task force with subpoena authority to investigate the attempt. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, accessed a rooftop and opened fire at Trump during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.