In an era where security measures are paramount, it is both shocking and concerning to see the events that transpired during President Donald J. Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in 2018. The assassination attempt on his life raised questions about the competency of the Secret Service, who were tasked with his protection at the event. With a net worth of $7.5 billion, one might wonder why Trump chose to rely on these authorities for his security rather than hiring independent contractors who could be vetted and trusted.
The assassination attempt itself was fraught with suspicious actions by both the shooter and the Secret Service agents present at the scene. The shooter reportedly had a clear path to aim at Trump while taking multiple shots, despite being identified and called out beforehand. Additionally, it is concerning that no security cameras were in place, and there were no anti-sniper snipers stationed on the rooftops surrounding the area where Trump was speaking.
These lapses in security are reminiscent of the Parkland School mass shooting in Florida in February 2018. In that incident, an expelled student from a high school casually walked into the school and shot 17 people dead. Security measures at the school were severely lacking, allowing for this tragedy to unfold unhindered.
In both cases, it seems as though authorities with direct knowledge of the events were complicit in letting them occur. In the case of Trump’s assassination attempt, the Secret Service was supposedly responsible for securing the perimeter and ensuring safety at the rally. However, their actions raise questions about their competence and motives. The fact that they did not have any security cameras or anti-sniper snipers in place on the rooftops around Trump is a glaring oversight.
The head of the Secret Service has been briefed on these incidents, but it remains unclear if there will be any accountability for their actions or lack thereof. It is crucial that court testimonies are heard from those involved in these events and that more information comes to light about the motives behind the assassination attempt.
It is essential for Americans to remain vigilant and demand transparency from our law enforcement and security agencies. The incidents at Trump’s rally and the Parkland School massacre serve as stark reminders of the potential dangers when these entities are not held accountable.