Some security changes for Trump were missing before assassination attempt, Secret Service says.

The Secret Service recently disclosed that some security modifications for former President Donald Trump were not provided before the assassination attempt against him last Saturday. Following the incident, questions have arisen about the agency’s decisions and actions leading up to the attack.

Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, revealed that in cases where specific specialized units or resources were not available, modifications were made to enhance Trump’s protection. These adjustments included utilizing state or local partners to provide specialized functions and identifying alternatives to reduce Trump’s public exposure to potential threats.

The Trump campaign has been reportedly seeking additional Secret Service resources since his departure from office in 2021. Reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post shed light on the Secret Service’s handling of Trump’s security measures before the assassination attempt.

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle is slated to testify before the House Oversight Committee, while Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has initiated a 45-day independent review of the incident. The review panel appointed by Mayorkas includes former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, homeland security adviser Frances Townsend, Judge and Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip, and Delaware homeland security official David Mitchell.

Contrary to initial claims, it was later confirmed that the Trump campaign had concerns regarding a lack of additional resources and support from the Secret Service over the past two years. Requests for heightened security measures, such as more metal detectors at events, were made by the Trump campaign, indicating a need for improved protection protocols.

The Secret Service’s response to the Trump rally shooting on July 13 has come under scrutiny, with new details emerging about the events leading up to the incident. Law enforcement briefings suggested that the Secret Service was alerted about a suspicious person at the event shortly before the shooter opened fire. Attendees at the rally observed and pointed out the shooter to authorities minutes before the attack, raising questions about the agency’s preparedness.

Amid calls for accountability, there have been growing demands for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation. Lawmakers, including GOP Senators Marsha Blackburn and John Barrasso, have confronted Cheatle over the agency’s handling of the security breach at the Trump rally.

Eric Trump, the former president’s son, provided updates on Trump’s condition following the shooting. Despite sustaining a flesh wound, Trump did not require stitches, according to his former White House physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson. Jackson described the trajectory of the bullet and stated that Trump narrowly avoided a more serious injury.

Trump has resumed public appearances post the shooting, addressing the incident at the Republican National Convention. During a recent rally, Trump reiterated his commitment to democracy and emphasized that he had “taken a bullet for democracy.”