Josh Hawley To Acting Secret Service Director: Why Has No One Involved In Trump Shooting Been Fired?

Summary

In a heated exchange, a senator questions the Secret Service director about the absence of counter-snipers on a roof overlooking a shooting incident involving a former president. The director defends the agency's protocols and ongoing investigations, while the senator urges accountability for the security lapses. Whistleblowers' claims of law enforcement abandoning their post and the rejection of offered drones are also discussed, highlighting the need for transparency and improved security measures.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The script discusses a photograph of the AGR roof, which is a vantage point for law enforcement to see a potential shooter clearly.
• 🤔 There is a debate about why there wasn't a Secret Service counter-sniper on the roof with a clear line of sight to the former president.
• 🛡 The Secret Service's counter-sniper role is to neutralize threats looking in on the protectee, but their positioning was questioned after the incident.
• 👤 The lead site agent's identity is undisclosed, and they are still operational, undergoing investigations and protective visits.
• 🚫 The person responsible for the security perimeter decision has not been relieved of duty, as the investigation is still ongoing.
• 🔍 The decision-making process regarding security protocols is under scrutiny, with calls for a revision in light of the incident.
• 🚨 There is a suggestion that the protocols may not have been sufficient, as they did not account for a situation where a former president was shot.
• 🤝 The director of the Secret Service emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation before holding anyone accountable for the incident.
• 🚷 It is denied that the director was involved in denying additional security resources and personnel to President Trump's team over the past two years.
• 🌡 Whistleblowers claim that law enforcement abandoned their post on the roof due to the heat, which is a point of contention in the script.
• 🚁 There was an offer from local law enforcement to provide drones for the event, which was allegedly declined by the Secret Service.

Q & A

What is the main concern raised by the chairman regarding the security setup during the incident?

The chairman is concerned about the absence of a Secret Service counter-sniper on the AGR roof, which had a clear line of sight to the former president and should have been within the security perimeter.

What is the role of a Secret Service counter-sniper according to the script?

The role of a Secret Service counter-sniper is to neutralize threats that are looking in on the protectee, ensuring their safety.

Why was there no counter-sniper on the AGR roof as per the chairman's inquiry?

The script does not provide a clear reason for the absence of a counter-sniper on the AGR roof, but it suggests that the decision-making process and protocol may need revision in light of the incident.

Who is the lead site agent and did they make the decision to exclude the AGR building from the security perimeter?

The identity of the lead site agent is not disclosed in the script, and it is unclear whether they made the decision to exclude the AGR building from the security perimeter.

Has the person responsible for the security perimeter decision been relieved of duty?

According to the script, the person responsible has not been relieved of duty as they are still cooperating with investigations by the FBI and the office of professional responsibility.

What is the chairman's stance on rushing to judgment regarding the security failure?

The chairman is against rushing to judgment and insists on a thorough investigation to determine accountability and the facts surrounding the security failure.

What was the reported issue with the interoperability of radio frequencies between local law enforcement and the Secret Service?

The script suggests that there was a challenge with the interoperability of radio frequencies, which is a larger issue than just one person being at fault, and that a counterpart system failed on the day of the incident.

Did the director deny additional security resources and personnel to President Trump's team?

The director denies being involved in denying any additional security resources and personnel to President Trump's team, contradicting the report from real clear politics mentioned in the script.

What is the claim made by whistleblowers regarding law enforcement abandoning their post?

Whistleblowers claim that law enforcement were supposed to be stationed on the roof but abandoned their post due to the heat, which the director is still trying to understand and verify.

Was there an offer to use drones from local law enforcement, and if so, was it declined?

Yes, there was an offer to fly a drone on the day of the incident, and it is suggested in the script that the offer was declined, although the director does not confirm the denial personally.

What is the director's view on the transparency and forthcoming nature of the agency?

The director believes they have been transparent and forthcoming, but the chairman suggests that the agency as a whole has not been, indicating a potential discrepancy.