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The Secret Service: A Critical Review of Operational Failures and Path to Reform

The Secret Service, tasked with the protection of the President and other high-profile individuals, faced immense scrutiny following the assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump on July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania. This incident not only revealed glaring failures within the agency but also raised serious concerns regarding its operational protocols and organizational culture. Over the course of several hearings, a bipartisan task force engaged in an exhaustive investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the subsequent failures. Here, we summarize the key findings of the investigation, the reforms being implemented, and the ongoing challenges faced by the agency.