Staff Reports
Former ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli offered insight into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, highlighting the shooter’s rushed shots and the potential security failures that allowed the incident to occur. Despite the shooter having Trump in his sights, the former president’s movement and the shooter’s realization that he had been spotted led to unsuccessful attempts.
Forcelli criticized the Secret Service for not securing the rooftop where the shooter was positioned and questioned how the shooter was able to bring improvised explosive devices to the scene. He emphasized the need for accountability and improvement in inter-agency cooperation to prevent similar incidents in the future, citing communication challenges between federal and local law enforcement.
Secret Service and local law enforcement failures in stopping the shooter raise questions, ex-ATF Deputy Director Forcelli suggests Trump's movement and shooter's haste saved his life. Security measures under intense scrutiny. https://t.co/sbGlbumUug
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The attempted assassination has sparked concerns about security protocols at public events, with the focus shifting to understanding the lapses that enabled the shooter to get close to Trump. Forcelli’s analysis sheds light on the urgency of addressing vulnerabilities and improving coordination among law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety and prevent future attacks.
