‘Cascade of failures' led to Trump shooting, report finds
The Senate report, released a year after a 20-year-old gunman opened fire on Mr Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, accused the Secret Service of a pattern of negligence and communication breakdowns in the planning and execution of the rally.
'This was not a single error. It was a cascade of preventable failures that nearly cost President Trump his life,' the Senate homeland security and governmental affairs committee report said.
The Secret Service is charged with protecting current and former presidents and their families, as well as visiting foreign leaders and some other senior officials.
One attendee of the July 13 rally was killed and two others were injured in the shooting.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was subsequently shot to death by Secret Service agents.
'This was not a single lapse in judgment. It was a complete breakdown of security at every level fuelled by bureaucratic indifference, a lack of clear protocols and a shocking refusal to act on direct threats,' the committee's Republican chairman, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, said.
He told CBS there was 'cultural cover-up' that he claimed masked critical security failures before the attack.
Kimberly Cheatle resigned as the director of the Secret Service10 days after the shooting, amid harsh scrutiny of the agency's role. Six agents on duty during the attempt received suspensions ranging from 10 to 42 days.
The committee said more than six officials should have been punished, and that two of those who were disciplined received lighter punishments than it had recommended.
It highlighted the fact that no one was fired.
Sean Curran, current Secret Service director, said the agency had received the report and would continue to cooperate with the committee.
'Following the events of July 13, the Secret Service took a serious look at our operations and implemented substantive reforms to address the failures that occurred that day,' Mr Curran said.
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Asked by reporters shouting over the fence if he'll get a deal with the EU, Mr Trump said: "50-50." 12:02Tim Hanlon Protesters in dunes hold placard telling Trump 'Don't trust Starmer' Protesters carrying placards stood in the dunes at Trump Turnberry, urging the president: 'Don't trust Starmer'. Three people carried placards reading: 'President Trump don't trust Starmer'. The hand-painted sign also branded the Prime Minister an explicit term. A woman holding it wore a red baseball cap with fake hair which read Make America Great Again, and appeared to laugh as she watched Trump. Another female supporter dressed in a floral anorak, held a US flag and wore a baseball cap reading Make England Great Again. She carried a smaller sign which also branded Sir Keir an explicit term. They were joined by a man dressed in black, who wore an Adidas baseball cap. 11:52Tim Hanlon 'We love you Trump' shouts woman as US president plays golf A woman shouted 'We love you Trump' as the US president played golf. Wearing a white baseball camp branded USA, Trump waved to journalists as he arrived on the green at Trump Turnberry in Girvan, Ayrshire, driving a white golf buggy. A female well-wisher could be heard repeatedly shouting 'we love you Trump' and 'thank you'. Someone else shouted: 'Trump Trump Trump Trump'. The sound of cheering could be heard as Mr Trump took a shot. 11:21Tim Hanlon Donald Trump tees off just after 11am and ignores questions from reporters Donald Trump made an appearance at his Trump Turnberry golf course as he teed off on Sunday morning. The Republican leader arrived around 11.06am at the coastal course in Girvan, Ayrshire. he was seen at the first hole and chose to ignore questions from reporters. Police were seen patrolling the golf course as associates of Mr Trump played a round of golf earlier in the morning. A huge motorcade of golf buggies arrived just before 10.40am. 11:09KEY EVENT Police out in force with snipers in position as Trump plays another round of golf Police can be seen out in force again with snipers in position as Donal Trump heads out for another round of golf. He played golf yesterday at his course at Turnberry on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit. The president appeared to play an opening nine holes, stop for lunch, then head out for nine more. By the middle of the afternoon, plainclothes security officials began leaving, suggesting Trump was done for the day. And today another major police operation is underway with restricted access, police searching sand dunes and snipers looking on from vantage points. There are also a handful of both protesters and Trump supporters close to the golf course with placards. 10:30Tim Hanlon Trump plays 18 holes of golf with US ambassador at Turnberry amid protests Donald Trump played golf at his course on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit. The US President and his son Eric played with the US ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, at Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family's company took over in 2014. Security was tight and protesters kept at a distance went unseen by the group during Trump's round. He was dressed in black, with a white 'USA' cap, and was spotted driving a golf cart. The president appeared to play an opening nine holes, stop for lunch, then head out for nine more on Saturday. By the middle of the afternoon, plain clothes security officials began leaving, suggesting Trump was done for the day. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone and tree-lined street in front of the US Consulate about 100 miles away in Edinburgh. Speakers told the crowd that Trump was not welcome and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for striking a recent trade deal to avoid stiff US tariffs on goods imported from the UK. 09:54KEY EVENT President of European Commission talks with Swinney before Trump meeting First Minister John Swinney welcomed the President of the European Commission to Scotland ahead of her meeting with Donald Trump. Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Glasgow on Saturday ahead of her meeting with the US president at his Trump Turnberry resort in Girvan, Ayrshire, to discuss maintaining trade relations. However, she met with Mr Swinney on Saturday evening to discuss the UK's relationship with the European Union, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Mr Swinney said: 'I was pleased to welcome the president of The European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to Scotland. 'During our meeting, I outlined Scotland's continued support for the European Union's leadership in demanding free and safe humanitarian aid in Gaza, alongside efforts to bring an end to the unbearable suffering unfolding. 'I also took the opportunity to reiterate Scotland's steadfast commitment to Ukraine and the country's commitment to work with European partners on key issues, including energy.' 09:28Tim Hanlon Trump shares footage as he tees off at Turnberry during five-day visit Donald Trump has shared a clip of his golf swimg at his course in Turnberry on the southwest coast of Scotland and is expected to hit the links again frequently during his five-day visit. On Tuesday, he'll be in Aberdeen, in northeast Scotland, where his family has another golf course and is opening a third next month. Trump and his son Eric are planning to help cut the ribbon on the new course, where public tee times starting Aug. 13 are already on offer. 08:56Tim Hanlon Turnberry protestor holds up bagpipes placard as he takes swipe at Trump A sole protester at Turnberry Matt Halliday, 55, from Stranraer came to Turnberry bearing two placards. One featured a picture of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and another of a set of bagpipes. The message read: "TRUMP GO HOME: The only "blowhard" pumped up windbags that we want to listen to are these bad boys". The second placard was much less family friendly. "I'm here to show my displeasure at Trump being here," he told the Mirror. "I just find him morally repugnant. I see what he's doing in the states, rolling back civil rights for women and minorities, folk getting lifted from their houses, medicaid getting taken away - and he comes here and thinks he's got the authority to pontificate to us. "Because he wants us to do the same, and he'll try and bully us through tariffs and trade - similar to Canada which he wants to make the 51st state. That's what's coming for us if we don't stand up to him." Protests raged in Edinburgh and Aberdeen today, with thousands expressing their displeasure at Trump's arrival. 08:18Tim Hanlon Trump says '50-50 chance' of deal ahead of talks with Von der Leyen Donald Trump is meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss trade with few details having been released. Leaving the White House on Friday, Trump said 'we have a 50-50 chance, maybe less than that, but a 50-50 chance of making a deal with the EU.' He said the deal would have to 'buy down' the currently scheduled tariff rate of 30% on the bloc of 27 member states. Later, von der Leyen posted on X that, 'Following a good call' with Trump, the pair had 'agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong.' The US and EU seemed close to reaching a deal earlier this month, but Trump instead threatened a 30% tariff rate on the bloc of nations. Still, Trump's original deadline for beginning such tariffs has already passed, and is now delayed until at least Friday.
