The director of the Secret Service has made a stunning admission about why agents were not positioned on top of the building used by the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, saying the slope of the roof posed a 'safety' threat.
Secret Service director says agents not placed on 'sloped roof' gunman used to fire shots at Trump rally due to 'safety factor'
Secret Service director Kimberley Crooks has blamed safety protocol for not positioning agents on the"sloped roof" used by the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump. Picture: AP Photo/Morry Gash Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has since pointed to the angle of the roof as a reason why agents were not set up on top of the building. "And so, there's a safety factor that would be considered there that we wouldn't want to put somebody up on a sloped roof.The gunman shot at the Republican presidential candidate from the rooftop of a nearby building believed to be about 120m away from the stage at the rally. Picture: AP Photo/Gene J.
Ms Cheatle said a"number of factors" were considered by the Secret Service when securing the site at the rally, noting there were multiple buildings in the"outer perimeter".
United States Secret Service Joe Biden Kimberly Cheatle Trump Rally Assassination Attempt Thomas Matthew Crooks Pennsylvania
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Donald Trump rushed off stage by secret service after shots possibly fired7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Secret Service release statement following attempted assassination of Donald TrumpThe United States Secret Service has released an official statement following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Read more »
Questions surround Secret Service as FBI reveals ‘surprising’ aspect of Trump shootingQuestions have been raised about the Secret Service’s actions before and during the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.
Read more »
US politicians demanding Secret Service answers after Donald Trump assassination attemptDonald Trump was still receiving treatment from a failed assassination attempt when senior Republican politicians started demanding answers from the US Secret Service.
Read more »
Secret Service investigating how gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so closeThe monumental failure of one the agency&x27;s core duties has sparked bipartisan calls for an investigation.
Read more »
Secret Service faces serious questions about security footprint and rooftop access at Trump eventThere are widespread concerns and questions about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access roughly 150 metres from Trump.
Read more »