Three weeks ago, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe angrily rejected senators’ demands to immediately fire or punish agents who were responsible for security failures during an assassination attempt on former President Trump. This incident took place at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last month.
Since then, the Secret Service has placed several agents from the Pittsburgh Field Office on administrative leave, according to insider sources. Being put on administrative leave means the agents are temporarily removed from their duties, often during an investigation, but still receive pay and benefits. This action is typically taken when there’s misconduct or a health issue, but it can vary.
Interestingly, while some agents have been placed on leave, other agents who were directly involved in planning the security for the Butler rally are still on duty protecting Trump. This has sparked internal frustration, as many within the Secret Service wonder why only some a...
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