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Six days after the shooting, the Secret Service’s communication to the public has been limited, and anonymous leaks to the press about the matter have exacerbated existing questions about how the shocking attack could have happened.
A Secret Service countersniper killed Crooks seconds after he opened fire. However, videos show bystanders warning nearby officers about a man on the roof a minute before the gunfire. A source familiar with security setup said the Secret Service’s plan was “abysmal” and disjointed. The source said the Secret Service had two “command posts” at the rally, one for the Secret Service and one for Butler County police and emergency services. There was no Secret Service representation at the latter command post, which would have affected the timeliness of addressing threats, the source said.
While multiple congressional committees and the Department of Homeland Security inspector general are conducting their own reviews of the shooting, some on the Right have taken issue with the FBI handling the main investigation.his constituents “don’t have faith in the current FBI leadership” because of the bureau’s role in investigating Trump in his two federal criminal cases.
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