A gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump at a political rally, injuring him and killing a rally attendee. The Secret Service, responsible for Trump’s protection, is facing intense scrutiny over the incident.
The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service agents. He was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and fired from a rooftop approximately 140 meters away from the stage.
Trump was rushed to safety by Secret Service agents and transported to a hospital. He sustained an injury to his upper right ear but is expected to recover.
Republican leaders are calling for swift investigations into the incident, while President Biden has ordered an independent review.
The Secret Service has denied accusations that it ignored requests for increased security from Trump’s team. They maintain that additional resources and technology have been implemented due to the increased campaign travel schedule.
A bill has been proposed to enhance security for all presidential candidates in the wake of the incident.
Many questions remain regarding how the gunman was able to evade security measures and carry out the attack. Former Secret Service agents have expressed shock and called for a thorough investigation.
