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DHS review reveals Secret Service missed 102 radio transmissions during Trump assassination attempt

Reality Check with Ross Coulthart · Celebrating America's 250th birthday | Jesse Weber Live Full Show · July 5, 2026
DHS review reveals Secret Service missed 102 radio transmissions during Trump assassination attempt
Reality Check with Ross Coulthart
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Celebrating America's 250th birthday | Jesse Weber Live Full Show
"A new DHS review details a series of failures by the Secret Service during the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania back in 2024. From communication breakdowns to security lapses, the report claims the Secret Service missed 102 radio transmissions, failed to secure the rooftop. One agent was reportedly using Google during the emergency."
A Department of Homeland Security review uncovered extensive Secret Service failures during the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The report documented 102 missed radio transmissions, failure to secure a critical rooftop position, and an agent using Google during the emergency. The findings point to systematic communication breakdowns and security lapses that nearly resulted in the president's death.
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