Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Trump Assassination Attempt

The U.S. Secret Service is under intense scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. The agency is cooperating with investigations by President Biden and Congress. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced heightened security measures for Trump and the Republican National Convention.

The U.S. Secret Service announced on Monday that it will fully cooperate with investigations ordered by President Joe Biden and members of Congress. These probes follow an incident where agents failed to prevent a gunman from shooting and injuring former President Donald Trump during a rally.

The FBI is treating the Saturday shooting in Pennsylvania as an assassination attempt. In response, President Biden has called for an independent review while Republican lawmakers promise swift investigations. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has issued a statement announcing increased security for Trump and the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Cheatle expressed confidence in the security plan, stating it has been reviewed and strengthened since the shooting. Adjustments have been made to Trump's security detail to ensure his safety throughout the campaign and the upcoming convention.

Despite being grazed by a bullet, Trump reported he is fine and traveled to Milwaukee on Sunday. He is expected to secure his party's nomination later this week.