President Donald Trump demands full disclosure from the Secret Service regarding two assassination attempts, citing his right to know the details.
At a Glance
- Trump orders Secret Service to provide all information on two would-be assassins
- U.S. Secret Service releases mission assurance report on attempted assassination
- Report identifies multiple operational and communication gaps in Secret Service
- Two suspects: Ryan Routh with six cell phones, Thomas Crooks with foreign apps
- National security advisor Michael Waltz advising Trump on the investigation
Trump Demands Transparency on Assassination Attempts
President Donald Trump has instructed the Secret Service to provide him with comprehensive information regarding two recent assassination attempts.
And some big secrets are about to be revealed.
The demand comes in the wake of a mission assurance report released by the U.S. Secret Service, which identified significant operational and communication gaps in the agency’s handling of these incidents.
Trump expressed his frustration with the lack of transparency, stating, “I’m entitled to know. And they held it back long enough.” The President’s concerns stem from peculiar details surrounding the two suspects, including one possessing multiple cell phones and another having foreign messaging apps.
— The Washington Stand (@WSHStand) October 23, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service’s mission assurance report, now publicly available, revealed several deficiencies in the agency’s response to the assassination attempt on Trump. These included lapses in command and control, communication breakdowns, and a lack of diligence among agency personnel.
In response to these findings, Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe has developed a comprehensive plan for an agency-wide paradigm shift. This plan includes increasing and retaining personnel, modernizing technology, and building a sustainable training strategy. The Secret Service is actively collaborating with Congress to secure additional resources for implementing these crucial changes.
Suspects and Their Suspicious Activities
Two suspects have been identified in connection with the assassination attempts on President Trump. Ryan Routh, a 59-year-old man, was apprehended near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Suspicions were raised when authorities discovered six mobile phones in Routh’s possession, potentially indicating planned communications.
And Trump wants to know as much about them as possible.
“I want to find out about the two assassins. . . . Why did the one guy have six cell phones and why did the other guy have foreign apps?” Trump questioned.
The second suspect, 19-year-old Thomas Crooks, allegedly opened fire on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking the president in the ear before being neutralized by police. Investigators discovered encrypted messaging accounts on Crooks’ phone linked to platforms based in Belgium, New Zealand, and Germany, raising concerns about potential international involvement.
Trump’s National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz, has been closely involved in the investigation and was part of a congressional task force probing the assassination attempts. Waltz raised questions about the need for a teenager to use multiple encrypted foreign apps, highlighting the potential security risks associated with these communication platforms.
As the investigation continues, the Secret Service and other national security agencies are working to enhance presidential security protocols and address the vulnerabilities exposed by these incidents. The focus remains on uncovering any potential international connections and ensuring the safety of current and former presidents in an increasingly complex security landscape.
