USA (VINnews)-Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has voiced concerns regarding the security at a recent rally in Butler, Missouri, where an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump took place. Hawley pointed out that many of the agents present at the rally were not Secret Service agents but instead Homeland Security agents, raising questions about the adequacy of their training.
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“Most of the agents who were there at that rally in Butler were not Secret Service agents. They were, in fact, Homeland Security agents,” Hawley stated in a press conference earlier today. He further elaborated, “Most of those Homeland Security Agents, the only training that they received was an online webinar.”
The senator’s remarks have ignited a debate over the preparedness and effectiveness of Homeland Security agents in handling high-profile events. Hawley’s comments suggest a potential lapse in the security measures typically afforded to former presidents, particularly during public appearances that attract large crowds and heightened media attention.
The rally in question was held as part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to galvanize support for his political agenda. The attempted assassination, which was thwarted by quick actions from security personnel, has since led to increased scrutiny of the agencies responsible for protecting former presidents.
Critics argue that the use of Homeland Security agents, who may not have the same level of specialized training as Secret Service agents, could have compromised the safety of the former president. However, supporters of the decision emphasize the challenges faced by security agencies in deploying highly trained personnel across multiple locations during a busy political season.
Senator Hawley’s comments have added fuel to an ongoing discussion about the allocation of security resources and the effectiveness of online training programs for federal agents. As investigations into the assassination attempt continue, the role and readiness of Homeland Security agents in such critical situations will likely remain under the spotlight.
Both the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service have yet to issue official statements in response to Hawley’s concerns. The incident has, however, prompted calls for a review of security protocols at events involving high-profile figures, with some lawmakers suggesting that only Secret Service agents should be assigned to protect former presidents.
This current administration is incompetent and has failed to protect American people. They are withholding information on what exactly happend at Assasintaion . None have been fired or removed yet. How long can investigation take?
That was in Pennsylvania, not Missouri.
Homeland security is led by that filthy traitor Majorca’s yemach shemo.
Would be shocked that his private Gestapo agents were involved in the attempted assasination
Did he raise concerns about the FOUR STUDENTS MURDERED and TEN WOUNDED at Georgis High School? Or was the student shooter a MAGA nut just exercising his 2nd Amendment rights?
Trump’s own failing campaign doesn’t want an OPEN MIC because when he has a tantrum and flips out, it won’t look too good. And Fox doesn’t cover his Nurenberg rallies, beacuse he says so many psychotic, disjointed things. Even his small crowds don’t cheer much. They just laugh at his threats and insults and his making faces like a 4 yr old!
Another idiotic ovrrblown headline. Another nothingkugel to get the “base” riled up. Feh