102 missed alerts, failed anti-drone system: US report on 2024 Trump shooting

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102 missed alerts, failed anti-drone system: US report on 2024 Trump shooting

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A report highlights significant lapses by the US Secret Service in detecting and responding to the 2024 attempted shooting on President Trump, including missed alerts and a non-functional counter-drone system. These security failures increased vulnerability and contributed to casualties and injuries.

A critical report reveals the US Secret Service missed crucial local police radio chatter about the gunman who targeted President Trump in Pennsylvania. The agency also lacked a joint communications hub, receiving minimal alerts. This failure, coupled with an inoperable counter-drone system that missed a pre-attack drone flight, left the President's security vulnerable. The incident resulted in casualties and injuries.

World Security Politics US Secret Service President Trump security failure counter-drone system 2024 shooting Pennsylvania

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