Details of Security Failures Leading to Near Assassination of Donald Trump Revealed at House Homeland Security Hearing

The recent House Homeland Security hearing revealed shocking new details about the security failures that almost led to the assassination of former President Donald Trump. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris testified about the communication breakdown between the Secret Service and local law enforcement that allowed the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, to take aim at Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.

During the hearing, Paris disclosed that two local law enforcement officers left their vantage point overlooking the roof where Crooks was positioned before firing shots at Trump. These officers, part of the Butler County Emergency Services Unit, abandoned their posts to search for a suspicious individual, later identified as Crooks.

The lawmakers were shown video footage from the rally site, capturing the moment when Crooks climbed onto the roof and opened fire. Paris also mentioned that Crooks fired eight rounds before being neutralized by counter-snipers.

Furthermore, Paris highlighted the communication chain among law enforcement agencies regarding Crooks’ suspicious behavior before the shooting. He mentioned a text thread among members of the ESU who initially spotted Crooks and reported him as a potential threat. State Police quickly relayed this information to the Secret Service, emphasizing the unified command post at the rally.

The hearing raised concerns about the coordination and response time of law enforcement agencies in preventing such security breaches. The resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the incident added to the scrutiny of the agency’s handling of the situation. The investigation into the security lapses continues as authorities work to prevent similar incidents in the future.