The US Secret Service is facing scrutiny and questions after President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday. The incident, in which Trump was injured by a bullet in the ear, has shocked the nation and raised concerns about the security measures in place to protect the President.
The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by the Secret Service at the scene. The FBI, who are treating the incident as an assassination attempt, have expressed surprise that the attacker was able to open fire in the first place.
In a news conference following the incident, an FBI agent stated that it was concerning how someone could breach the security measures in place and reach the President with a firearm. The incident has sparked a discussion about the security protocols and procedures followed by the Secret Service to protect the President at public events.
In their latest episode, Justin, Sarah, and Marianna of BBC Americast discuss the details of the assassination attempt and the implications it has for the Secret Service and President Trump’s security. The incident has left many questioning the effectiveness of the security measures in place and what steps need to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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