In a recent revelation, whistleblowers have reportedly informed Senator Josh Hawley about an alleged lapse in security on the day of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
The law enforcement personnel, who were supposed to be stationed on the roof of the building where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, initiated the attack, reportedly vacated the area due to heat concerns.
According to The Post Millennial, Senator Hawley's letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated, "Since my last correspondence to you on July 19, additional whistleblowers have contacted my office with troubling information about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump." The letter further highlighted a discrepancy in the public statements made by Director Cheatle regarding the safety of the American Glass Research Building 6's roof.
The letter quoted a whistleblower with direct knowledge of the Secret Service's planning for the event, "Contrary to Director Cheatles public statements about the 'safety' of the sloped roof of American Glass Research Building 6, one whistleblower alleges that there was supposed to be a law enforcement presence on the roof that day." The whistleblower further alleged that the heat led to the abandonment of the post by at least one individual who was specifically assigned to the roof for the duration of the rally.
Senator Hawley, a prominent Missouri Republican, also mentioned that he had received information from a DHS official stating, "Homeland Security Investigations has nearly completed a report on its personnels involvement in providing security for the July 13 rally. Please furnish a copy of this report to my office immediately." He demanded answers from Secretary Mayorkas regarding the timing of the personnel's departure from their post, the units assigned to the roof, and any potential failures in reporting to assigned stations that day. As this story continues to unfold, it raises critical questions about the security measures in place during high-profile events.
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