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In a development that has more twists than a soap opera, Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley has released troubling information from a whistleblower within the Secret Service. This bombshell suggests that acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe has been playing fast and loose with critical resources dedicated to protecting public figures. This raises serious questions about the agency’s resolve to keep former President Donald Trump safe.
The accusation is that, during a shooting incident at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, the Secret Service’s threat assessment team was essentially a no-show. Senator Hawley claims that this team was neither on-site nor had an evaluation conducted beforehand. Apparently, the watchdogs who are supposed to ensure the safety of political giants were nowhere to be found while gunfire rang out. It’s comforting to know they were prioritizing diligent vacations over their sworn duty to protect, right?
Secret Service whistleblower alleges acting Director Rowe cut resources for threat assessment team
Hawley said the whistleblower told him a threat assessment team was not assigned or on site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, and did not…
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The whistleblower also threw in some drama by mentioning that certain agents had been ringing alarm bells about security issues for months leading up to the shooting, but their warnings fell on deaf ears. Instead of taking those concerns seriously, it looks like Rowe decided to cut resources instead. Classic government move—slicing back on the one thing that could have potentially saved lives in a high-stakes event. And you’d think after the recent attempt on Trump’s life, someone in charge might sharpen their pencils and draw up a solid protection plan.
To add fuel to the fire, it was observed that local police were relied upon to fill the security gaps—a plan that had about as much fail-safe as a paper umbrella in a rainstorm. The whistleblower stated that the Secret Service had used local law enforcement during an event at a golf course last year, a move described as “not adequate” due to the deputies not being equipped for such a high-profile occasion. Let’s be honest: with the way things are going, it’s almost like expecting a kitten to guard the henhouse.
Hawley’s demands for clarity from Rowe aren’t just a formality. He’s asked for detailed answers about the number of agents assigned to the rally, the decision-making process behind slashing the threat assessment team, and the treatment of agents who dared to voice their concerns. Not surprisingly, it looks like some whistleblowers within the agency might be experiencing a bit of unfortunate “retaliation” for their forwardness. Seems like being a concerned citizen is going to cost them a job—how’s that for an inspiring workplace environment?
As this story unfolds, it’s clear that questions need answering, and the Senate is poised to unleash some scrutiny. With the potential safety of public figures at stake, it’s time for the Secret Service to stop making headlines for poor performance and start getting back to the basics of protecting those who have served this great country. If it takes a senator wielding some heavy questions to wake them up, then so be it. After all, this isn’t just about accountability. It’s about making sure that no one gets left high and dry when it comes to security.
