Why wasn't the rooftop where Thomas Crooks shot at Donald Trump secured? The Secret Service knew it was a risky spot days before the rally. Investigators are now questioning how the gunman got up there despite this knowledge. The Secret Service also blames local police, saying the roof was their responsibility. However, Butler County’s District Attorney insists the Secret Service was in charge of all security. Adding to the chaos, Trump's usual Secret Service detail was overworked and understaffed, leading to temporary replacements being brought in. This intense scrutiny has sparked debates about whether there was a deeper plot to assassinate Trump.
Days before the incident, the Secret Service recognized the rooftop where the gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally as a potential weak point, two people familiar with the agency's work told NBC News.
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