Did you know that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was the first time a former U.S. president has been shot since Ronald Reagan in 1981? Did you know that the Secret Service's radio communications weren't recorded during the incident because it wasn't standard practice for non-presidential events?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Body
13:01 - Outro
Like this content? Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?sub_confirmation=1
Or, watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXAntdjbcSJlJnpP4FgdU0swKbnkNgJj
Become a Facts Verse member and get access to all videos that contain mature content. Use the link below to get access to even more videos, ad-free.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZpQgX1897wYDLtvzmgyIA/join\
In this explosive video, we dive deep into the Senate hearing that has Washington buzzing. Watch as Senator Josh Hawley goes head-to-head with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe over the shocking security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Tensions run high as Hawley demands accountability for the Butler, Pennsylvania incident where Trump was shot and wounded. Rowe thrust into the spotlight following the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheatle, faces a barrage of tough questions about why no one has been fired and how such catastrophic lapses in security could occur.
Witness the dramatic moment when Rowe compares the incident to JFK's assassination, and Hawley's fiery response demanding immediate action. This hearing lays bare the serious concerns about the Secret Service's ability to protect high-profile individuals and the implications for the upcoming 2024 election.
We break down the key moments of this intense exchange, providing context on the events leading up to the hearing and the broader implications for political security in an increasingly volatile climate. From failures to secure the shooter's rooftop position to breakdowns in communication, every aspect of the Secret Service's performance is put under the microscope.
This video offers a front-row seat to one of the most consequential hearings in recent memory. It's not just about assigning blame – it's about ensuring the safety of our political process moving forward. As the 2024 campaign heats up, the lessons learned from this incident will shape security protocols for years to come.
Whether you're a political junkie, a security expert, or just a concerned citizen, this video provides invaluable insights into the challenges of protecting public figures in today's charged political environment. Don't miss this opportunity to see congressional oversight in action as Hawley fights for answers on behalf of the American people.
Like, comment, and subscribe for more hard-hitting political coverage. Share your thoughts on Hawley's questioning style, the Secret Service's response, and what you think should happen next. How do you think this incident will impact the upcoming election? Join the conversation in the comments section below!
Senator Josh Hawley SLAMS Secret Service Director Over Trump Security Breach
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Body
13:01 - Outro
Like this content? Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?sub_confirmation=1
Or, watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXAntdjbcSJlJnpP4FgdU0swKbnkNgJj
Become a Facts Verse member and get access to all videos that contain mature content. Use the link below to get access to even more videos, ad-free.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZpQgX1897wYDLtvzmgyIA/join\
In this explosive video, we dive deep into the Senate hearing that has Washington buzzing. Watch as Senator Josh Hawley goes head-to-head with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe over the shocking security failures that led to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Tensions run high as Hawley demands accountability for the Butler, Pennsylvania incident where Trump was shot and wounded. Rowe thrust into the spotlight following the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheatle, faces a barrage of tough questions about why no one has been fired and how such catastrophic lapses in security could occur.
Witness the dramatic moment when Rowe compares the incident to JFK's assassination, and Hawley's fiery response demanding immediate action. This hearing lays bare the serious concerns about the Secret Service's ability to protect high-profile individuals and the implications for the upcoming 2024 election.
We break down the key moments of this intense exchange, providing context on the events leading up to the hearing and the broader implications for political security in an increasingly volatile climate. From failures to secure the shooter's rooftop position to breakdowns in communication, every aspect of the Secret Service's performance is put under the microscope.
This video offers a front-row seat to one of the most consequential hearings in recent memory. It's not just about assigning blame – it's about ensuring the safety of our political process moving forward. As the 2024 campaign heats up, the lessons learned from this incident will shape security protocols for years to come.
Whether you're a political junkie, a security expert, or just a concerned citizen, this video provides invaluable insights into the challenges of protecting public figures in today's charged political environment. Don't miss this opportunity to see congressional oversight in action as Hawley fights for answers on behalf of the American people.
Like, comment, and subscribe for more hard-hitting political coverage. Share your thoughts on Hawley's questioning style, the Secret Service's response, and what you think should happen next. How do you think this incident will impact the upcoming election? Join the conversation in the comments section below!
Senator Josh Hawley SLAMS Secret Service Director Over Trump Security Breach
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00You're asking me, Senator, to completely make a rush to judgment about somebody failing.
00:04I acknowledge this was a failure.
00:07Is it not prima facie that somebody has failed?
00:09The former president was shot.
00:11Sir, this could have been our Texas school book depository.
00:14I have lost sleep over that for the last 17 days.
00:17Just like fire somebody.
00:19Josh Hawley came out swinging in Senate hearing, unleashing a blistering attack on the Secret
00:25Service for its failures in protecting former President Donald Trump.
00:29The Missouri Senator's fierce interrogation of Acting Director Ronald Rowe quickly became
00:35the focal point of this high-stakes inquiry into the shocking assassination attempt at
00:40Trump's Pennsylvania rally.
00:43We'll be breaking down Hawley's relentless questioning and Rowe's impassioned responses
00:48as the two engaged in a heated back-and-forth over accountability and the massive security
00:53breach that led to Trump being shot.
00:56Hawley demanded firings and explanations, while Rowe invoked comparisons to JFK's assassination
01:02in his emotional defense.
01:06This is the photograph I believe that you took, your team took of the roof, the AGR
01:12roof.
01:12Yeah, that's the one.
01:13OK, so from this vantage point, as the law enforcement who are in those windows, as they
01:19look left, they should be able to see the shooter clearly there on the AGR second floor
01:23roof.
01:23My question is, why is there not a Secret Service counter-sniper on that roof?
01:27Senator Josh Hawley, known for his aggressive questioning style and unwavering pursuit of
01:33accountability, came prepared to this hearing with a clear objective, to expose the failures
01:38of the Secret Service and demand concrete action.
01:42The events of July 13th in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump was shot
01:48and wounded, have raised serious questions about the ability of the Secret Service to
01:52protect high-profile individuals.
01:55Before we dig deeper into Hawley's interrogation, let's provide some context on acting Secret
02:01Service Director Ronald Rowe.
02:03Rowe stepped into the role following the resignation of former Director Kimberly Cheadle, who
02:09left her position amid mounting criticism of the agency's handling of the assassination
02:14attempt.
02:15Rowe, a career law enforcement officer with over two decades of experience in the Secret
02:20Service, found himself thrust into the spotlight and tasked with defending the agency's actions,
02:25or lack thereof, on that fateful day.
02:28So, Senator, when we post up, our methodology is to look out, look at things that can see
02:34in on our protectees so that they can provide that coverage.
02:38But why is there not a Secret Service counter-sniper there with clear line of sight?
02:43That roof has a clear line of sight to the former president.
02:46Why didn't you put a Secret Service counter-sniper there?
02:49The Secret Service's counter-sniper role is to neutralize those threats that are looking
02:54in on us from where the protectee is, not necessarily in this position.
02:59You think maybe you might want to revise that protocol in light of what happened here?
03:05They were protecting the principal, and I think in the...
03:08The principal got shot.
03:09The lead-up to this exchange was fraught with tension.
03:12In the weeks following the assassination attempt, details emerged of multiple security
03:17lapses, including the failure to secure the rooftop from which the shooter, Thomas Matthew
03:23Crooks, fired his shots.
03:24Questions arose about why the Secret Service didn't detect Crooks' drone flight over the
03:30rally site earlier in the day, and why radio communications apparently failed at critical
03:35moments.
03:36Hawley's approach to questioning reflected his background as a former state attorney
03:41general and his reputation as a tough interrogator.
03:44He came armed with specific details about the security failures and was clearly unsatisfied
03:50with the explanations provided thus far.
03:52The principal got shot.
03:54I understand that, sir.
03:55So do you think you might want to revise the protocol?
03:57Let me ask you this.
03:57Who was the lead site agent who made the decision to leave the AGR building completely outside
04:04of the security perimeter?
04:05Who was that?
04:06Senator, I cannot give you that name.
04:08This person is operational.
04:09They're still doing investigations.
04:11They're still doing protective visits.
04:12Have they been relieved of duty?
04:14Senator, they have not been relieved of duty.
04:17I know their name, by the way.
04:18Why have they not been relieved of duty?
04:19They are still cooperating, not only being interviewed by the FBI, but also by our Office
04:24of Professional Responsibility, and we will let the facts of the mission assurance and
04:30any further investigations play out.
04:32Isn't the fact that a former president was shot, that a good American is dead, that other
04:37Americans were critically wounded, isn't that enough mission failure for you to say that
04:41the person who decided that that building should not be in the security perimeter probably
04:47ought to be stepped down?
04:48Senator, I think you're using the word decided, and I think we need to allow the investigation
04:55play out to include...
04:56Okay, so who did make the decision then, if it wasn't the lead site agent who made the
05:00decision, not to put that in the security perimeter?
05:02Senator, you're zeroing in on one particular agent.
05:04I want to find out exactly what was the entire decision process.
05:08So I think I want to be neutral and make sure that we get to the bottom of it and interview
05:12everybody in order to determine if there was more than one person who perhaps exercised
05:17bad judgment.
05:18Well, sure.
05:18My question is, why don't you relieve everybody of duty who made bad judgment?
05:22So yeah, you're right.
05:23I am zeroing in on somebody.
05:24I'm trying to find somebody who's accountable here.
05:27As we can see, Holly wastes no time in getting to the heart of the matter.
05:30His repeated demands for information on who has been held accountable for the security
05:36failures clearly catch Roe off guard.
05:39The acting director's initial attempts to deflect by citing ongoing investigations only
05:44seem to fuel Holly's determination.
05:46So you're telling me that the person who made the decision not to include this in the perimeter
05:51has not been relieved of duty?
05:52What about the person who's in charge of the interoperability of radio frequencies between
05:57local law enforcement and Secret Service?
05:59Has that person been relieved of duty?
06:02No, Senator, because interoperability is a challenge, is a greater challenge than just
06:08one person.
06:08On that day, we had a counterpart system.
06:12It failed spectacularly.
06:14Has the person who decided, who made the decision to send Donald Trump onto stage knowing that
06:18you had a security situation, has that person been relieved of duty?
06:21No, sir, they haven't.
06:22Has the person who decided not to pull the former president off of stage when you knew
06:26that, in your words, the locals were working a serious security situation, has that person
06:30been relieved of duty?
06:31No, sir.
06:32Again, I refer you back to my original answer, that we are investigating this through a mission
06:37assurance, and as opposed to zeroing in on one or two individuals, we want to find out
06:42exactly what the decision-making process was.
06:43What more do you need to investigate to know that there were critical enough failures that
06:47some individuals ought to be held accountable?
06:49I mean, what more do you need to know?
06:51What I need to know is exactly what happened, and I need my investigators to do their job,
06:56and I cannot-
06:57A lot of people didn't do their jobs.
06:57I cannot put my thumb on the scale, otherwise-
07:01What do you mean, put your thumb on the scale?
07:02The objective, the objec-
07:03You're asking me, Senator, to completely make a rush to judgment about somebody failing.
07:08I acknowledge this was a failure of-
07:10Is it not prima facie that somebody has failed?
07:13The former president was shot!
07:15It's worth noting Hawley's insistence on immediate firings reflect a sentiment shared by many
07:20of his Republican colleagues and a significant portion of the public.
07:24The idea that no one has lost their job over an incident where a former president was shot
07:30has become a rallying cry for those demanding accountability.
07:33Sir, this could have been our Texas school book depository.
07:36I have lost sleep over that for the last 17 days.
07:39It's been fired, somebody.
07:41And I will tell you, Senator, that I will not rush to judgment,
07:46that people will be held accountable, and I will do so with integrity
07:51and not rush to judgment and put people-
07:53I can't believe that you are unfairly persecuted.
07:57Unfairly, sir, we have to be able to have a proper investigation into this, Senator.
08:03Roe's invocation of the JFK assassination here is particularly telling.
08:08By comparing the Butler incident to one of the most infamous moments in American history,
08:13he's trying to convey the gravity of the situation and the weight it carries for the Secret Service.
08:19But this comparison also serves to highlight the magnitude of the failure in protecting Trump.
08:25Hawley's immediate retort,
08:27quote, then fire somebody,
08:28encapsulates his and many others' frustration
08:32in what they perceive as a lack of concrete action in response to the incident.
08:36The Senator's persistence in demanding names and specific actions taken
08:41against those responsible for security decisions that day
08:44demonstrates his commitment to getting answers on behalf of his constituents and the American public.
08:50As we continue watching this exchange,
08:53it's important to consider the broader implications of this hearing.
08:56The attempted assassination of a former president and leading presidential candidate
09:02has shaken faith in the Secret Service's ability to protect high-profile individuals.
09:07This comes at a particularly crucial time,
09:10with the 2024 presidential election campaign in full swing
09:14and concerns about political violence at an all-time high.
09:17I just want to express my frustration, Director, that 17 days or whatever it's been,
09:21that whistleblowers are telling us more than you are and you don't know,
09:25you haven't ascertained if there was supposed to be law enforcement on the roof.
09:29That seems like a pretty basic fact.
09:31I'm also told that local law enforcement suppliers offered the Secret Service drones
09:37and you declined them.
09:38Is that true?
09:39So, Senator, one, I've been very transparent and forthcoming.
09:44Your agency has not been transparent and forthcoming, so please, let's not go there.
09:49The intensity of this back and forth between Hawley and Rowe reflects the high stakes involved.
09:54It's not just about assigning blame for past failures,
09:58but about ensuring the safety of political figures moving forward.
10:01The vulnerability exposed by the Butler incident has far-reaching implications
10:07for how security is handled at political events across the country.
10:11As we've seen, Hawley's questioning style is relentless.
10:14He doesn't allow Rowe to deflect or provide vague answers,
10:18instead pushing for specific details and commitments.
10:21This approach, while aggressive, is aimed at cutting through bureaucratic language
10:26to get to the truth of what happened and what's being done to prevent future incidents.
10:31The discussion of future security measures is particularly relevant
10:35as we approach the height of the 2024 campaign season.
10:39Both major parties will be holding their conventions soon,
10:42events that will bring together numerous high-profile politicians and thousands of attendees.
10:48The lessons learned from the Butler incident will undoubtedly
10:52shape how security is handled at these and other major political events.
10:56I have been forthcoming, sir.
10:58That remains to be seen.
10:59You've been on the job a few days.
11:01So far, you've fired nobody.
11:03Now, the drones.
11:04Thank you, sir.
11:04Were you offered drones?
11:06Senator, there wasn't an offer to fly a drone on that day.
11:08And why did you deny it?
11:09As this intense exchange comes to an end, it's clear that many questions remain unanswered.
11:15Hawley's frustration with what he perceives as a lack of accountability is palpable,
11:20and it's likely this hearing will not be the end of the matter.
11:23The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has become a flashpoint
11:27in discussions about political violence, the security of public figures,
11:31and the competence of federal law enforcement agencies.
11:34The repercussions of the incident will likely be felt throughout the 2024 election cycle and beyond.
11:41And this hearing highlights the critical role that congressional oversight plays
11:45in our democratic system.
11:47Senators like Hawley, regardless of one's political leanings,
11:50serve an essential function in demanding answers and accountability
11:54from government agencies on behalf of the American people.
11:58It's worth considering what comes next.
12:00Will there be further hearings?
12:02Will more details about the security failures come to light?
12:05And perhaps most importantly,
12:07what changes will be implemented to prevent such a catastrophic lapse from happening again?
12:12The attempted assassination of a former president is not something that can be easily moved past.
12:18It will undoubtedly be a subject of intense scrutiny and debate in the coming months.
12:23As the investigation continues and more information comes to light,
12:27we can expect further tough questions from lawmakers like Hawley
12:31and continued pressure on the Secret Service to address its failings.
12:34In the end, the hearing serves as a stark reminder of the challenges
12:38faced in protecting public figures in an increasingly volatile political climate.
12:43The balance between security and accessibility, always a delicate one in democracy,
12:48has been thrown into sharp relief by the events in Butler.
12:52The exchange between Hawley and Roe, intense as it was,
12:56is likely only the beginning of a long process of examination, accountability, and reform.
13:01Now it's time to hear from you.
13:03What did you think about Senator Hawley's aggressive questioning style?
13:06Was he right to demand immediate firings?
13:09Let us know in the comments section below.