At least five members of the Secret Service have been placed on administrative leave following the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Fox News has confirmed.
One member of Trump’s personal protective team and four members of the Secret Service’s Pittsburgh Field Office, including the special agent in charge, have been placed on leave.
At least five members of the Secret Service have been placed on administrative leave following the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Fox News has confirmed. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, main, and Iron Clad USA, inset.)
The news comes as the elite agency investigates the security failure which led to Thomas Matthew Crooks firing off several shots from the nearby AGR building.
One bullet grazed Trump’s right ear, while firefighter Corey Comperatore was fatally struck. Rally-goers James Copenhaver and David Dutch were also shot and injured.
Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned over the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.