Staff Reports
The “final report” from the House Task Force investigating the assassination attempts on Donald Trump has dropped, and it’s laced with just enough incompetence to make you wonder if the Secret Service was staffed by a bunch of mall cops. The first attempt, occurring in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, showcased a staggering lack of communication and leadership, along with an impressive display of what happens when planning isn’t a priority. It’s like showing up for a marathon without even bothering to lace up the shoes.
The report concludes that the almost tragic events in Butler shouldn’t have happened. However, instead of pointing to one colossal blunder, it identifies a cascade of failures that allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks to potshot at the former President—one of which even made contact with Trump’s ear. Talk about adding insult to injury! It’s fair to wonder if the Secret Service had its head in the clouds during this debacle, as multiple layers of ineptitude converged to put Trump and everyone else at serious risk. In contrast, the earlier mentioned events in West Palm Beach on September 15, 2024, served as a textbook example of how security details should work—provided they actually did their jobs, that is.
While some may consider the West Palm Beach incident a success since the assassination attempt was thwarted, it’s still a tale riddled with shortcomings. The timing alone raises eyebrows. Trump’s golf schedule was available as early as 2:30 a.m., but the first security sweep didn’t take place until 1:30 p.m. Just in time for a light lunch—after Trump had been on the course for hours, I suppose. It’s almost like they wanted to serve him up on a silver platter.
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Then there’s the twist involving the attempt on his life by Ryan Wesley Routh. With advanced notice that Trump planned to hit the links, one would think the Secret Service would have that area locked down tighter than a safe at Fort Knox. Instead, it took an impromptu request from Trump to scramble their pre-planned operations. An agent only inches away from the threat managed to fire off six rounds without hitting the mark. Talk about missing the target—it’s as if they were auditioning for a blooper reel. Even folks in casual shooting leagues must wonder how six shots at such close range could fail.
The report paints a rather dismal picture of a complacent and disorganized Secret Service. Coupled with this spectacle of missed shots and chaotic operations, one has to take a step back and question the readiness of such a crucial security detail. It’s safe to say that if a regular citizen performed with this level of precision—or lack thereof—they’d be waiting for a court date instead of patrolling the grounds. Keep the popcorn handy, folks, because if anyone is still surprised by this clown show, they’re in for quite a wild ride.
