US Faces Heightened Threat After Donald Trump Assassination Attempts, Secret Service Reports

The US Secret Service has acknowledged “complacency” in its handling of security during two apparent assassination attempts⁢ against former President Donald Trump. The⁣ agency,‍ responsible for protecting presidential candidates, admitted to communication flaws ​during a​ rally in ⁢Pennsylvania where a gunman shot at Trump and killed a spectator. Following another attempted‍ attack ⁣in Florida, ⁢the Secret Service described the country as being in a “hyperdynamic ⁤threat environment”. Acting director Ronald Rowe stated that since the ⁣Pennsylvania shooting, presidential candidates have ⁢received the same level of protection as President Joe Biden. Rowe emphasized that‍ the threat environment faced by the ⁤Secret Service is ‍constant and‌ significant. During the Pennsylvania rally, Trump’s ear was injured‌ by gunfire and he ‌was quickly⁣ escorted offstage‍ by ⁤agents. An internal review revealed “communication deficiencies” among law enforcement officials on-site and ⁤an overreliance on mobile devices for⁢ sharing critical information instead ‍of using their radio network. Just days ago, Trump was allegedly targeted again while golfing at his club in West Palm Beach. Secret Service ​agents spotted an alleged gunman ‍with a rifle before he could shoot and apprehended him later on. The‍ agency has increased protection‌ measures but called for additional resources​ to transition from reaction to‍ readiness. President Biden has expressed support for allocating ⁣more funding to the ⁢Secret Service through⁢ Congress.