The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: Secret Service and Bad Comms to Blame
A law enforcement official appears on stage during a campaign event with former President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. On July 13th, former President Trump was rushed off stage after shots rang out at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, an incident that plunged the election into uncharted territory just days before the Republican National Convention. The FBI identified the suspect involved in the assassination attempt against Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. One rally attendee was killed and another one was injured, and the suspected shooter was also killed. These are the facts of the case. However, the question remains, how did this happen? This article is an attempt to explain the gaps in security that allowed this incident to take place. The Butler County Emergency Service Unit (ESU) was tasked with the following: Two Counter Assault Teams (CAT) Quick Reaction Force Teams (QRF) Counter Sniper Teams Supporting