Secret Service Had Trump Assassin In Their Sights For Minutes Before Attack (7-16-24)

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Luke Ford

01:00 NYT: Videos show Secret Service snipers were focused toward the gunman before the shooting. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/16/us/trump-shooting-investigation
14:40 Secret Service Director Makes UNBELIEVABLE Excuse for Lack of Snipers on the Roof
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/16/republican-platform-trump-convention/
16:20 How Leadership Failures Led to an Assassination Attempt on Trump
1:03:00 How Assassin Evaded Secret Service Security
1:18:45 Secret Service Breakdowns w/ Blackwater’s Erik Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxpJnUWHxds
1:28:00 Why does Joe Biden not trust female Secret Service officers protecting him but his administration assigns incompetent female agents to look after Donald Trump?
1:30:00 Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle protects incompetent female agents to promote DEI
1:33:45 Is violent rhetoric to blame for the Trump assassination attempt? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0Ldh0d368
1:38:00 Fundamental differences between left and right that go back thousands of years, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=154845
1:42:40 Elites catching up to the people in recognizing Joe Biden’s senility, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DbbyORukHQ
1:44:20 What has made Kamala Harris unpopular?
1:51:00 Dems GIVE UP On Dropping Biden After Trump Attempted Assassination, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rRCQO5ERnM

Transcript.

Podnotes Summary: The Secret Service saw the shooter well before he fired eight shots but chose not to act immediately. This raises questions about whether Trump should instead rely on private security.

Videos from social media suggest that Secret Service snipers had their sights on the gunman minutes before he opened fire, yet they waited until after Trump was attacked to respond. Their inaction seems deliberate, a conscious choice not to intervene sooner.

There are also concerns regarding how law enforcement handled information post-incident, with delays in revealing the shooter’s identity despite knowing it quickly.

Considering all this, one might wonder if there was a level of intentional incompetence involved in protecting Trump – raising suspicions about whether some wanted him out of the picture without directly implicating themselves.

Shots were fired at the former president, and the Secret Service had authority to act without approval. Eight shots were fired before they responded, suggesting they could’ve acted sooner.

The Secret Service allowed the shooter to fire at Trump, raising questions about their decision-making. The Secret Service knew a threat existed for 26 minutes before the attack and yet they essentially did nothing. They abetted the assassination.

Joe Biden receives better protection than Donald Trump. Why?

Questions of gender bias surfaced with claims of incompetence among female agents and accusations against the Secret Service for lowering standards for women while maintaining an appearance of equality.

Discussions ensued about how much “Me Too” movements might affect male motivation in high-stakes professions like security services and whether such movements inadvertently hinder workplace dynamics or excellence pursuit.

It was argued that men thrive in all-male environments, especially in roles involving protection or danger. The presence of women or female leadership was said to potentially disrupt team cohesion and effectiveness.

Finally, it was suggested that both men’s natural impulses toward bravery and sacrifice require societal appreciation to foster excellence within masculine cultures.

We’ve made choices like valuing diversity over excellence, allowing unchecked immigration, and undermining masculinity in society. This has led to decreased law enforcement effectiveness, particularly against groups with high crime rates. Harsh sentences for violent crimes could drastically reduce our crime rate.

In a shooting incident analysis, the caliber of bullets used is crucial. A 55-77 grain bullet traveling at 2900 feet per second can cause significant damage even if it misses its target closely due to its speed and energy.

The Secret Service’s role is proactive protection—anticipating threats and shielding their protectee. However, there were failures during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The Biden administration appointed the heads of Homeland Security and the Secret Service, who ultimately decide on security detail assignments for individuals like Trump.

Why did Biden’s team assign Trump incompetent women while Biden reserves for himself competent white men?

Criticism arises around physical capabilities regardless of gender in protective roles; agents must be strong enough to move their protectee or large enough to shield them effectively. There were instances where female agents did not meet expectations during an attack on Trump; they failed to adequately respond or protect him as required. They cowered while the male agents stood up.

Secret Service decisions allowed a shooter within range of Trump without intervening until after shots were fired—an apparent deliberate decision given their immediate response once they decided to act. This raises questions about accountability within the administration and whether incompetence was intentional to increase risks against political opponents like Trump.

A suspicious individual with a rangefinder wasn’t apprehended before he could fire from a rooftop near Trump—a major pre-planning failure by security forces that should have been more vigilant and prepared for such scenarios.

This event underscores serious operational flaws in presidential security protocols which need thorough examination through self-critical assessments (after-action reports) for improvement. It suggests possible deliberate negligence by those responsible for ensuring safety at high-profile events.

Desiring a hundred-yard perimeter doesn’t guarantee safety, especially with modern weaponry like rifles and drones. The Ukrainian conflict showcases frightening advancements in weapon technology that the executive protection industry isn’t prepared for. A 20-year-old utilized “dead space,” areas shielded by buildings, to approach and fire shots at former President Trump.

Despite gunfire, the Secret Service failed to react promptly. Their primary goal should have been to move Trump from the danger zone (“the X”), but some agents used him as cover instead of taking action. Confusion was evident; female agents were heard asking what to do while male agents seemed more decisive.

This incident is an embarrassment and reflects poorly on America’s overfunded bureaucracies. It wasn’t skill but luck that saved Trump – bad marksmanship and his own movements – not the Secret Service whose job is to protect him.

There are concerns about competency within the Secret Service, particularly regarding their response during this event compared to how they secure President Biden. Some suggest bias in agent assignments based on gender or connections rather than meritocracy which undermines trust in these institutions.

The RNC coordinator questioned whether diversity initiatives are appropriate when it comes to presidential security, implying a preference for male agents due to perceived competence issues with females assigned to protect Trump.

Overall, this failure highlights deep-seated problems within federal agencies where politics may overshadow qualifications and capability—an issue that demands urgent attention for the sake of national security.

During a rambling speech about chip factories in Asia and policy, Joe Biden criticized slogans like “end corporate greed” and “control guns not girls.” He mentioned the end of the Cold War order but offered no replacement ideas. This reflects a lack of vision among leaders fighting populists like Donald Trump and Viktor Orban. They fail to articulate new strategies for democratic legitimacy, risking institutional erosion.

Journalist Susan Glass from The New Yorker questioned whether Joe Biden is fit to govern for another term given his age. She suggested that elites overlook evidence due to party loyalty or concerns over Kamala Harris’s popularity. There are doubts about Biden at 85 being an effective president, yet he may remain the Democratic choice due to political unity.

The conversation shifted to Harris’s potential as a candidate if Biden steps aside. Her unpopularity might stem from her performance or biases against her identity—factors difficult to overcome politically. Meanwhile, Biden faces age-related challenges impacting his communication abilities, causing unease within the Democratic Party.

As election narratives form, questions arise about why Biden runs against Trump when he can’t compellingly answer them—a problem evident since announcing his reelection campaign with unclear messaging.

Democrats rallied around Biden in 2020 despite reservations; now there’s frustration over perceived self-interest and insular decision-making involving Hunter Biden’s counsel on campaign matters.

Finally, internal disputes surfaced during calls between President Biden and House Democrats—tense exchanges questioning his leadership effectiveness were reported alongside awkward moments suggesting disorganization within his team.

In conclusion, while some see divine intervention in Trump surviving an assassination attempt—an outlook that can foster group cohesion—others focus on practical politics where leadership strength is crucial amidst crises.

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DM: Secret Service director gives bizarre reason why an agent wasn’t on the roof where gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire on Trump as she rejects calls to resign

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Luke Ford

Daily Mail reports:

Embattled Secret Service head Kimberly Cheatle has revealed the fateful reason why her agency failed to position an agent on top of the building that a gunman used to carry out an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Cheatle, who is already facing calls to resign over what some lawmakers are calling a massive security failure, said Secret Service officials planning security for Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania considered the warehouse about 150 yards away from where Trump spoke to be a risky position for stationing an agent.

‘That building in particular has a sloped roof at its highest point. And so, you know, there’s a safety factor that would be considered there that we wouldn’t want to put somebody up on a sloped roof,’ she told ABC News in an interview Tuesday.

‘And so, you know, the decision was made to secure the building, from inside.’

What transpired instead was a security nightmare: Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to scale the building and secure his own position, while law enforcement struggled to locate him even amid pressing warnings from members of the Trump crowd. But there wasn’t sufficient time to act on the tips, she explalined.

‘The shooter was actually identified as a potential person of suspicion,’ Cheatle said. ‘Unfortunately, with the rapid succession of how things unfolded, by the time that individual was eventually located, they were on the rooftop and were able to fire off at the former president.’

They don’t put agents on the roof because it has a gentle slope? You’ve got to be kidding me!

Mediaite:

There is a reason the press calls murderers “suspected” or “alleged” murderers before they’ve been tried and convicted. There is a reason that, when popping sounds are heard at a rally and blood streams down a former president’s face, the media reports just that – and doesn’t jump to the conclusion that those popping sounds were gunshots and the blood caused by a bullet. The reason is an absence of certainty.

Critics have also complained that some outlets refrained from immediately deeming the shooting an “assassination attempt.” But as NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell explained: “Our reporting guidelines require that we not use that term until law enforcement describes it as an assassination attempt if/when the investigation supports that designation. It is a measured approach for accuracy.”

Anyone familiar with high-powered rifles could have heard the pops on TV and seen the blood streaming on Trump’s face and realized within five seconds there was an assassination attempt. I don’t see the necessity of waiting for some law enforcement bureaucracy to make that pronouncement.

OJ Simpson murdered two people even though a criminal jury found him not guilty. Bureaucracies are not God. They are not the seal of truth. Sometimes they’re right and sometimes they’re wrong.

This is part of the neutralization of life that has taken off since the 30 Years War in the 17th Century. More and more of life has been removed from the political (religion, race, immigration, nationalism) and turned over to experts (see Stephen Turner’s book Liberal Democracy 3.0: Civil Society in an Age of Experts).

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The JD Vance Pick

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Luke Ford

Tracing Woodgrains writes:

[T]he GOP is looking to make an appeal to anti-woke Silicon Valley or finance types to fill the void left by the Republican Party’s competency crisis.

Right now, there is tremendous asymmetry between the parties in policy positions. The Democrats have a massive bench of people whose traditional qualifications are through the roof. The Republicans simply don’t, and historically Trump has been pretty repugnant to what @powerfultakes calls elite human capital. But you need to fill political appointments from somewhere.

The Thiel-adjacent wing is one of the few exceptions here, and it’s expanding. You’re seeing endorsements from, and overtures to, Elon Musk, the All-In Podcast guys, and Bill Ackman. Republicans offer a sort of Faustian bargain to ambitious anti-woke secular sorts: make your peace with the evangelicals, pander to social conservatism, and gain sway in a coalition crying out for policy competence. More than a few will take that bargain. People are drawn to power voids.

Vance is of that class. He’s smart, ambitious, Thiel-aligned, and in tune with the online right. He’s cynical enough to flip 180 degrees on a dime, and the Trump-populists are desperate enough for competence that they’ll accept his flip. He knows more than almost anyone about the right’s human capital problem. If I had to guess, I suspect that whatever he talks about, from day 1 that will be the problem he focuses most on solving.

All in all, his appointment makes me take seriously the possibility that Trump’s second term will focus seriously on setting a policy foundation for the future versus just being cult-of-personality stuff.

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WP: Evan Wright, unflinching author of ‘Generation Kill,’ dies at 59

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Luke Ford

The Washington Post reports:

Evan Wright, a modern-day gonzo journalist who embedded with an elite U.S. Marine battalion in Iraq for prizewinning articles that were published in Rolling Stone and grew into the book and HBO miniseries “Generation Kill,” died July 12 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 59.

The cause was suicide, according to his family.

Mr. Wright wrote for magazines including Time and Vanity Fair but was perhaps best known for his contributions to Rolling Stone, the literary home beginning in the 1970s of Hunter S. Thompson, the renegade writer who embodied the personal, sometimes subversive brand of reportage known as gonzo journalism.

Mr. Wright rejected the frequent comparisons between him and Thompson.

“‘Gonzo’ speaks of writing that is more about the reporter than the subject,” he wrote in a book-length collection of his articles, “Hella Nation: Looking for Happy Meals in Kandahar, Rocking the Side Pipe, Wingnut’s War Against the Gap, and Other Adventures With the Totally Lost Tribes of America” (2009). “With few exceptions, my intent has always been to focus on my subjects in all of their imperfect glory.”

But for better or worse, the analogy stuck. To readers interested in the affairs of the world beyond those reported in the columns of more tradition-bound publications, Mr. Wright’s byline carried the promise of a riveting, insightful, visceral read. He infiltrated a gathering of neo-Nazis in Idaho, reported from the trenches of anarchist groups and chronicled the lives of sorority girls at Ohio State University, in addition to profiling show business celebrities including Shakira and Quentin Tarantino.

Mr. Wright was most celebrated, however, as a war correspondent, embedding first with the U.S. military during the Afghan war and then, in 2003, with the Marine First Reconnaissance Battalion in Iraq. His writings from Iraq, a three-part series published in Rolling Stone as “The Killer Elite,” received the 2004 National Magazine Award for reporting.

“Writer-photographer Evan Wright risked his life to get this story — a rollicking, profane, brutal look at the Marines of Bravo Company, who led the charge into Iraq last year,” read the citation. “In the course of myriad firefights, mortar shellings and ambushes, Wright won the trust of his subjects, but he remained clear-eyed, depicting the soldier’s cold-bloodedness as well as their humanity. Brilliant down to the last detail.”

Mr. Wright expanded his articles into the book “Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America and the New Face of American War,” published in 2004 and adapted in 2008 into an HBO miniseries that Mr. Wright co-wrote with David Simon and Ed Burns, both of “The Wire.” In a post on X after Mr. Wright’s death, Simon recalled him as “charming, funny and not a little bit feral, as many reporters are.”

I first met Evan Wright in 1996 when he was an editor at Larry Flynt’s porn magazines. He started publishing in Rolling Stone in 1999 and I only saw him occasionally after that.

We were always on good terms. In December of 1998, he paid me $1000 to write an essay about the Pope for a Seth Warshavsky publication. I was supposed to get paid $3000 but after I turned in my work, I settled for what I could get.

Evan Wright profiled me in the August 19, 1999 issue of Rolling Stone:

“Porn attracts a wacky element,” Luke Ford says. “Case A: Luke Ford.” Since April 1998, Ford, a thirty-three-year-old convert to Orthodox Judaism, has been writing a daily Web column covering the triple-X industry (lukeford.com). Ford exposes drug use, mob connections and murder plots, and details the operatic dramas of porn stars’ daily lives. Sometimes the column is about little more than Ford’s fascination with his own life. He posts naked pictures of himself cavorting with porn actresses, and when his stepmom sent him a letter calling him “devil possessed,” he put it on his site. (Ford’s father, a Christian evangelist, brands Luke “mentally unstable” as a result of a head injury he suffered as a teen.)

…When the leaders of the top adult video and Internet companies gathered at a secretive conference in Cancun, Mexico, in the spring, Ford was a prime topic. The owner of a chain of adult stores [Edward Wedelstedt] was reportedly heard saying not only that Ford is a “menace to society” but “no one should worry about him anymore – Luke’s going to end up as a spot on the pavement.”

Death threats notwithstanding, everybody in the adult business reads the column. The secret to his success? “People in the porn business are extremely self-involved,” says Michael Louis Albo, executive editor of Hustler Erotic Video Guide. “Luke angers them, but they love reading about themselves in his column.”

The Evan Wright profile helped me to reconnect with an old friend from UCLA.

Evan wasn’t careful with his facts. I had journalist friends who despised Evan because they believed he was untrustworthy, they alleged he would paint dishonest narratives if they served him. I saw that Evan was playing a game that served Evan.

Evan’s career peaked with his publication of the book Generation Kill in 2004. Nothing he published after that had the same impact.

He was intermittently a heavy drug user.

Evan was an introvert. That we each spent so much time in the porn industry reveals our self-destructive sides. We enjoyed slumming it. In some ways, we felt more comfortable with the refuse of society rather than its best.

Smiling Arab emails me:

Thoughts on Evan Wright bro? Just saw that he died of suicide, seemingly lost amidst the vacuum suck of the last 3 days.

Supposedly he just appeared in an HBO Max doc about one of those schools that would take in “troubled” kids and beat the fuck out of them and sometimes fuck the fuck out of them too. Like I think it aired last week or something and he killed himself the next day. Shocking shit.

He was easily the one guy from your old interviews that seemed genuinely impressive. “Generation Kill” is about the only book from the Iraq War that is readable today. I have a bunch and they’re all trash. Even books about ISIS are total fucking garbage and it’s only been like 6 years since the Caliphate fell.

When I think about Evan Wright, it brings up this quote: “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” – Nietzsche (Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (1886), Chapter IV. Apophthegms and Interludes, §146).

The one piece of advice I got from Evan was to pick my enemies carefully. He thought I was reckless with the way I went after everyone in power on my blog and he urged me to be more selective with my targets.

Evan appeared to be a gonzo journalist, but ultimately he was a careerist – he put his career before every other consideration. He played the game more carefully than I did by following the dictates of those with power such as Larry Flynt, Seth Warshavsky and Rolling Stone.

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Why Did The Biden Administration Give Trump Incompetent Security? (7-14-24)

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Luke Ford

01:00 Media underplays stories that go against their narrative, https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/in-defense-of-a-cautious-media/
04:00 Veteran journalist David Samuels says the news media is the propaganda arm of the Democratic party, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/portal-donald-trump-elon-musk-david-samuels
11:40 An Apocalyptic Security Failure (Ep. 2286) – 07/15/2024, https://rumble.com/v571hol-an-apocalyptic-security-failure-ep.-2286-07152024.html
17:00 Secret Service had abundant warning of Trump shooter
28:48 Larry C. Johnson & former FBI HRT Sniper Chris Whitcomb on the Failed Assassination of Donald Trump, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA3ueMsAcTM
32:00 Elliott Blatt calls in
54:00 Director of Secret Service is not resigning but the buck stops with her
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/07/15/trump-rally-shooting-witness-warning/
1:06:45 Kip calls in about Jews and mysticism
1:42:00 Somebody who knows high powered rifles knew within five seconds of hearing the shots on Trump and seeing the blood on Trump, you knew it was an assassination attempt
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/us/politics/trump-rally-crowd-gunman.html

Transcript.

Sometimes the media downplays stories like the Trump assassination attempt on Saturday night, making them sound dull. It makes you wonder why they’re underplaying it even days later.

A column by David Samuels states that mainstream media often acts as propaganda for the Democratic Party and tends to minimize news against their narrative. For example, when Donald Trump was shot at during a rally, there was initial confusion over whether it was a bullet or glass that hit him—media outlets reported with caution.

Reports indicate law enforcement had been warned about the shooter well before he fired at Trump but failed to act in time. This raises questions about security competence and intentions under the Biden administration since they oversee Secret Service appointments.

There are two main theories: either Trump received poor security due to incompetence or there’s an assassination plot involved. No one responsible for this failure has resigned or admitted fault yet.

It seems crucial now more than ever for an independent investigation into this matter, as relying solely on internal reviews might not yield transparent results given potential biases within current leadership structures.

The security at a recent event where former President Trump was speaking has raised serious questions. Was it incompetence or an inside assassination plot? The Secret Service’s failure to secure the perimeter and monitor threats is alarming. Surprisingly, those with knowledge of rifles quickly identified the shots fired as coming from a high-powered rifle at a distance—an obvious assassination attempt, something media guidelines won’t label without bureaucratic confirmation.

Where were the Secret Service when shots rang out? Video evidence shows their delayed response in covering Trump and apprehending the shooter. This level of incompetence suggests two possibilities: either gross negligence by security or complicity in an assassination attempt. Most experts on firearms tend to lean right politically, offering different insights than mainstream media.

Understanding the history of the Secret Service is crucial here. Once part of Treasury and focused on financial crimes, they’re now tasked with protecting dignitaries like the president—a duty they seemingly failed at during this incident.

This lapse has led some to speculate that there might be intentional sabotage within Biden’s administration—though I don’t subscribe to that theory myself. It’s hard for people to believe such staggering incompetence could occur without malice behind it.

As more details emerge about the shooter—who had explosives and purchased ammunition just hours before—the investigation raises further doubts about its thoroughness and objectivity. With past FBI failures fresh in memory, confidence wanes in their ability to uncover motives or prevent similar incidents.

Despite calls for accountability after what could have been a live execution caught on camera, no resignations are forthcoming from top officials like Secret Service Director Kim C., who insists she’ll stay on despite admitting responsibility for this fiasco.

In Washington D.C., words aren’t always matched by actions; even near disasters aren’t enough for leaders to step down or be dismissed. Now we wait anxiously for investigations that may never reveal if this was truly an act of ineptitude or something darker within our government’s ranks.

The committee investigating the assassination attempt on Donald Trump should take over from federal authorities and hold televised hearings under oath. They must question counter-snipers and others involved to ensure nothing is covered up.

Why didn’t the Secret Service neutralize the shooter, Crooks, who had a gun aimed at Trump for several seconds before firing? In standard law enforcement, an immediate threat like this would be met with lethal force. Yet it seems they allowed Crooks to fire eight shots before responding. This raises questions about their protocols compared to private security or other law enforcement agencies.

Alejandro Mayorkas of Homeland Security oversees the Secret Service, yet despite their failure during this incident, he expresses full confidence in them. This could imply either complicity in an assassination plot against Trump or a blatant lie given their incompetence.

Former FBI informants have been encouraged by the agency to cause chaos previously – what does that say about current events?

Experts knew immediately upon hearing gunfire that this was an attempt on Trump’s life; however, media waited for official confirmation before acknowledging it as such.

Once attacked, protection of President transitions from Secret Service to a DOJ investigation led by the FBI. Despite claims of effective protocols since 1981’s attack on Reagan, this event suggests otherwise.

Secret Service agents are trained extensively for various scenarios including perimeter defense and close-protection detail. Elon Musk’s support for Trump highlights these professionals’ bravery rather than any political bias they may hold.

Finally, personal spiritual revelations can lead one away from societal norms towards truth-seeking isolation—a journey not always understood by loved ones but significant nonetheless.

Kip calls in: At 38, I realized everything I thought was wrong. Your work made me appreciate things differently and now, I see you hold a key to questions that need answering. We’ve both seen how the media turned on Trump overnight despite his cognitive decline over years – it’s that same force. The richest people in America are pulling strings behind the scenes.

I’m past caring about Hollywood politics; what matters is who’s really in control and if those we’ve converted might be involved without veering into conspiracy theories. People act primarily out of self-interest; this explains why one day they love you and the next they don’t.

Luke: Groups have unique gifts but also downsides – like Ashkenazi Jews’ high verbal IQ or African Americans’ improvisational skills contrasted with higher crime rates. These traits affect how different groups navigate society.

Jewish law seems inflexible from outside, but living it reveals its flexibility – knowing what’s acceptable within their community has been crucial for survival as minorities throughout history.

Intelligence among Ashkenazi Jews surged a thousand years ago due to selective pressures in Europe where only the smartest survived and thrived, leading to their success today across various fields.

In conversations around intelligence, openness plays a significant role alongside other personality traits like extroversion and agreeableness which correlate with success in life. This could explain why certain groups seem more successful than others in particular areas.

Expert looking at Secret Service counter-sniper: I’m baffled by his actions. If I were using that scope, I’d first spot my target with my own eyes then use the scope to zoom in. It seems like when he lifted his eye from the scope, shots rang out and Trump was hit. The men on the roof seemed to be tracking the shooter for some time before engaging him after eight shots at Trump.

This raises questions about whether it was a Secret Service decision to delay responding. Positioned on a flat roof, one sniper kneeled – not ideal – while incoming fire killed one and injured others; they only engaged after significant delay.

There’s speculation that law enforcement knew of a threat to Trump for 26 minutes but did nothing, suggesting either an assassination plot or gross incompetence within the Secret Service.

Witnesses saw someone suspicious climbing onto a roof with a gun; however, despite reports, no action was taken by local or state partners present at the scene. This oversight begs whether it was deliberate ignorance due to an interest in seeing harm come to Trump.

Further complicating matters is how this person managed undetected access onto the roof with equipment despite being spotted by civilians who alerted authorities – all ignored or unaddressed by law enforcement communications channels including those of Secret Service.

The rules of engagement call for deadly force only under immediate threat which may explain hesitation if there were uncertainties about identifying friend from foe among non-uniformed individuals aiming weapons at Trump. However, given clear protocols against such scenarios, failure suggests possible complicity in an assassination attempt or profound systemic failures raising concerns over who orchestrated such inadequacies within presidential protection services.

Ultimately these events lead us back to questions regarding responsibility and accountability within security operations tasked with protecting former President Donald Trump during this incident where so much went wrong yet seemingly unnoticed until too late.

The BBC interviewed a man who claimed multiple people on the ground saw a threat near an event. Surprisingly, this didn’t reach the Secret Service in time to delay the individual’s stage access. CBS News reported that one sniper observed Thomas Matthew Crooks looking up at the building and then disappearing. Later, with a range finder and backpack in hand, he reappeared.

Snipers inside were watching for threats at a Trump rally when they spotted Crooks outside. Partygoers nearby also noticed him climbing onto the roof armed with a rifle. Questions arose about why perimeter surveillance failed to detect him sooner.

During an FBI press conference, there was no clear answer as to how Crooks got onto the roof or where aerial surveillance was during this incident. The media has been criticized for its handling of the story, with some outlets seemingly downplaying or misrepresenting it.

It is crucial to ask why there was no perimeter or aerial surveillance and why it took so long for snipers to engage the shooter once identified as a threat. Proper protective intelligence should have prevented such an incident from occurring close enough to endanger lives.

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