Investigative journalist Gerald Posner isn’t shy about saying what many Americans are thinking: there’s something decidedly fishy about the Secret Service’s handling of the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Posner, whose reputation was forged by his meticulous research into political assassinations like those of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., has taken a hard look at the facts surrounding the July 13 incident that left one man dead and Trump wounded. And his conclusions are raising eyebrows—though perhaps not where they should be.
Despite the official narrative, unsettling questions linger in the air. For instance, why was Trump’s security team denied the resources they requested? Posner points out a troubling pattern that seems to hint at negligence. A lack of adequate security over a span of two years might have indirectly paved the way for the assassination attempt. The suggestion that someone within the establishment might have deliberately downplayed Trump’s safety needs has led to rampant speculation, and it’s hard to blame the populace for being skeptical, given the circumstances.
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The details surrounding the Butler, Pennsylvania incident sound like the script for a particularly reckless action film. Reports indicate that the shooter, equipped with a range finder and a suspicious backpack, was under surveillance long before the shots rang out. Yet somehow, he was still allowed to take aim at Trump, delivering eight shots in the process. What’s more, locals were alerting police to the threat, highlighting a systemic breakdown in communication. Is it too much to ask for some reliable security when a former president is speaking? The alarm bells are deafening, and the public isn’t buying the explanations.
Under pressure from a Senate hearing, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe admitted to a “failure of the Secret Service.” The implication that this was merely a local law enforcement issue is tenuous at best. As Posner reminds listeners, this is an organization with a staggering $3.1 billion budget tasked with the protection of high-profile individuals. Yet the suggestion that they routinely delete radio communications like it’s just another day at the office is shocking. How can Americans feel confident in their safety when basic protocols seem to have been thrown out the window?
Adding to the melodrama, this incident has raised questions about the Special Agent’s fitness for duty. Reportedly, Trump’s protective team included agents who were significantly shorter than him, which leads one to wonder: Were the best resources allocated for protecting the former president, or were political biases and the need for “diversity” leading the way? As Posner suggests, any influence from a “diversity, equity, and inclusion” agenda could have dangerous repercussions for national security, and it’s time to investigate whether political correctness has infiltrated what should be a no-nonsense security operation.
The indignant tone from Posner reflects the sentiment that the American public has grown weary of government incompetence. News of the Secret Service’s failures raises the question of whether there’s any integrity left in their ranks or whether we are looking at a case of directed incompetence made worse by an unwillingness to reveal the truth. People deserve to know what happened, and they’re not interested in boilerplate reassurances. If the events continue to unfold in this manner, it won’t be long before the call for accountability reaches a fever pitch. After all, the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to the safety of the individuals entrusted to our protection.