The U.S. Secret Service has announced that it will hold a press conference on Friday at 2:00 p.m. to address concerns and provide transparency to the American public in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump on July 13. The agency has come under scrutiny for security failures at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the incident occurred.
Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. is set to lead the press conference, during which he will present a timeline of events and field questions from reporters. Rowe has acknowledged the Secret Service's responsibility in the security lapse and has vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
During a recent joint hearing with lawmakers, Rowe admitted that there were shortcomings in the security coverage, particularly regarding the roof of the AGR building near where Trump was speaking. He expressed bewilderment at the lack of surveillance on the roof line, where the assailant was positioned during the rally.
Rowe emphasized the agency's commitment to understanding the breakdown in security protocols and ensuring that such lapses are not repeated in the future. The upcoming press conference is expected to shed further light on the incident and the Secret Service's response to the criticism it has faced.
