U.S. Senator Josh Hawley on Security Failures at Trump Rally

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is publicly expressing his concerns about the security provided to former President Donald Trump and the multiple failures of the Secret Service at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. According to information provided by whistleblowers to Hawley, the majority of the security personnel at the event were not from the U.S. Secret Service, but rather from the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) team. This information suggests a potential lack of experience and preparedness among the security personnel, as they may not have been familiar with the standard protocols typically used at such events.

U.S. Senator Hawley has called for a comprehensive investigation into the security failures at the rally, including sworn testimony from the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. He has also written to Secretary Mayorkas and the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, requesting all records related to the security failures.

The shooting incident at the rally, which left President Trump injured, has sparked a significant debate about the effectiveness of the security measures in place. Hawley's efforts to bring these issues to light highlight the importance of ensuring the safety of public figures and the need for transparency and accountability in security operations.

Hawley recently visited the site of the shooting in Butler County, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump during a rally. Senator Hawley went to the site to ask questions and gather facts ahead of Senate hearings on the incident. He shared his experience on the "Sean Hannity" show on Fox News. During the interview, Hawley highlighted the potential lack of experience and preparedness among the HSI team members, as they may not have been familiar with the standard protocols typically used at such events.