Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino has sounded the alarm on serious security breaches and a pervasive culture of corruption within the Secret Service. These issues recently put former President Donald Trump in harm’s way at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Bongino reveals that whistleblowers have come forward to confirm the agency is covering up significant security failures, which could have led to a disastrous assassination attempt.
On July 13, in the midst of a rally, an armed individual named Thomas Crooks managed to slip past rigorous security measures, including state, local, and federal agents. In an astounding security breach, Crooks scaled a roof 450 feet away from Trump and discharged eight rounds, one of which skimmed Trump’s ear. The fact that Crooks was able to get this close without being intercepted raises grave doubts about the adequacy and honesty of those tasked with safeguarding the former president.
Per the whistleblower’s report, Crooks’s actions on the day were meticulously planned. He used a drone to conduct aerial surveillance over the fairgrounds and was spotted suspiciously wandering around the venue hours before Trump took center stage. Despite these warning signs, he successfully parked a vehicle loaded with explosives near the rally site and positioned himself on a roof to target Trump.
Adding to the concern, a sniper stationed just 40 feet away from Crooks failed to subdue him, enabling the gunman to fire multiple shots. This failure isn’t a stand-alone incident but rather points to a broader problem within the Secret Service as outlined by Bongino and supported by an email from a counter-sniper obtained by RealClearPolitics.
The same counter-sniper, who corroborated Bongino’s assertions, expressed profound dissatisfaction with the agency’s leadership. “This agency NEEDS to change,” the sniper penned. “If not now, WHEN? The NEXT assassination in 30 days?” This email underscores the sentiment among rank-and-file agents who feel their concerns are being overlooked by a leadership more preoccupied with maintaining appearances than ensuring genuine security.
🚨🚨🚨 EXCLUSIVE: A Secret Service counter sniper sent an email Monday night to the entire Uniformed Division (not agents) saying he will not stop speaking out until "5 high-level supervisors (1 down) are either fired or removed from their current positions." The counter sniper… pic.twitter.com/0dg99EESQk
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) July 30, 2024
Bongino further highlighted the magnitude of the issue by recounting a previous incident involving a Russian spy at the U.S. embassy in Moscow. Despite Bongino’s warnings about the suspicious individual, leadership brushed off his concerns, only to later find out she was indeed a spy. This incident underlines a persistent problem of disregarding credible threats and concerns raised by seasoned agents.
The current situation has led Attorneys General from Virginia, Missouri, and the Wyoming Secretary of State to initiate investigations into these security failures and the broader culture within the Secret Service. These investigations aim to hold those responsible accountable and effect necessary reforms to prevent future lapses.
The revelations brought forward by Bongino and the whistleblowers paint a disturbing picture of an agency entrusted with top-tier security. As we approach the 2024 election, ensuring the safety of political figures like Trump is crucial. Both the public and lawmakers will be scrutinizing closely to see if substantial changes are implemented to restore faith in the Secret Service.
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