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Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

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Independent panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs fundamental reform.

Review also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump .

The 52 -page report took the Secret Service to task for specific problems leading up to the July 13 rally in Butler .

One rallygoer was killed and two others wounded when gunman opened fire as Trump spoke.

The panel said the agent graduated from the Secret Service academy in 2020 , and had only been on the Trump detail since 2023 .

Before the Butler rally the agent had only done “minimal previous site advance work or site security planning” Another agent assigned to operate a drone detection system had only used the technology at two prior events.

The panel also expressed skepticism that the agency should continue with investigations it currently conducts.