Panel Calls for Secret Service Reforms Following Trump Threat

An independent panel has identified significant failures within the Secret Service that contributed to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The panel's report highlights numerous lapses, including the failure to secure a building from which the shooter fired, poor communication with local law enforcement, and a lack of critical thinking among agents. Recommendations include a fundamental overhaul of the agency's leadership and a shift in focus towards its core protective mission. Despite the bravery of agents during the attack, the report criticizes the entrenched 'do more with less' culture and complacency within the agency. The investigation, commissioned by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urges immediate reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future. The panel consisted of notable former officials including Janet Napolitano and Mark Filip, emphasizing the urgency for change within the Secret Service.