America First Legal (AFL), a legal group linked to former President Donald Trump, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for allegedly withholding records related to the attempted assassination of Trump on July 13, 2024, in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit follows AFL's expedited requests for information about staffing shortages, hiring practices, and communications among DHS officials, which have yet to be fulfilled. AFL claims this lack of transparency raises concerns about the security measures surrounding Trump's protection, especially in light of another assassination attempt shortly after. Bipartisan frustration has surfaced among lawmakers, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticizing DHS for 'stonewalling' and Sen. Josh Hawley pointing to a whistleblower report detailing significant USSS failures. AFL argues that the public deserves to see these records to understand how the USSS and DHS prioritized their missions during this critical incident. The Secret Service had previously denied expedited processing of AFL's requests, claiming no immediate threat existed, despite granting similar requests under other circumstances.