Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform' - American Press

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : The report painted a picture of an agency struggling to think critically about how it carries out its mission, especially when it comes to protecting Trump.
43% : "The review questioned why there were two separate command posts at the rally and found other communications problems, including the need to switch radio channels because radio traffic from agents protecting first lady Jill Biden at an event in Pittsburgh was coming across the channels of agents who were with Trump.
40% : It also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump and a culture of doing "more with less."The 52-page report issued Thursday recommended bringing in new, outside leadership and refocusing on the Secret Service's protective mission.
35% : The report said the additional security measures taken to protect Trump after the Butler shooting should have been taken before.
34% : "A look at the report's key findings and recommendations:The panel echoed previous reports that have zeroed in on the failure to secure the building near the rally that had a clear line of site to where Trump was speaking and the multiple communications problems that hindered the ability of the Secret Service and local and state law enforcement to talk to each other.
28% : "One rallygoer was killed and two others wounded when Thomas Matthew Crooks climbed onto the roof of a nearby building and opened fire as Trump spoke.
23% : That shooting, along with another incident in Florida when Trump was golfing -- a gunman there never got a line of site on the president or fired a shot -- has led to a crisis in confidence in the agency.

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