Former Secret Service agent Richard Staropoli issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that President-elect Donald Trump could face another attack before his inauguration. This comes after two previous assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign, including one where a 20-year-old man got within shooting range of Trump by climbing a building near his rally. Speaking on “America Reports,” Staropoli expressed his lack of confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to protect the president-elect.
According to Staropoli, the agency has become politically compromised and has failed to effectively secure the environment for the president. He criticized the emphasis on using drones and technology, stating that the key to the Secret Service’s success has always been their human intelligence and manpower on the streets. He even went as far as to predict that there could be a more significant attack than the previous attempts, and he believes the Secret Service is not equipped to handle it.
This warning comes after a contentious hearing held by the House’s Task Force on Trump Assassination Attempts, where acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe got into a heated exchange with Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas. The argument started when Rowe mentioned his attendance at a 9/11 memorial event, and Fallon asked if he was in charge of President Joe Biden’s detail at the time. This sparked a shouting match between the two, with Rowe defending his actions and accusing Fallon of using 9/11 for political purposes.
These events bring into question the competence and preparedness of the Secret Service, especially with the upcoming inauguration of Trump. The former president has been a target of violence and threats, and it is vital that he is protected adequately. However, if the Secret Service continues to be compromised and unprepared, Trump’s safety will be at risk.
The liberal media has largely ignored Staropoli’s warning and the contentious hearing, choosing to focus on other issues instead. This lack of coverage is concerning, as it shows a bias against Trump and a disregard for the serious threat he could face. It’s clear that the Secret Service must fix their shortcomings before it’s too late.