A House task force investigating an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on July 13 found a lack of planning and coordination between the Secret Service and local law enforcement. The report, based on interviews, documents, and public hearing testimony, identified missed opportunities where law enforcement could have engaged the shooter before he fired eight shots, killing one person and injuring three others. Despite efforts by police officers on the scene to warn of an armed individual, communication failures delayed the response of the Secret Service. The report described the fragmented lines of communication and lack of coordination among law enforcement agencies on the day of the rally. The task force is continuing its investigation and has requested information from federal agencies regarding the incident and a separate alleged assassination attempt in Florida. The Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the report’s findings. The task force aims to uncover more details about what transpired on July 13 and ensure better coordination and planning for future events to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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