<![CDATA[The House Task Force’s final report on the attempted assassinations of Donald Trump reveals a disturbing pattern of failures within the Secret Service. The first assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024, was largely attributed to breakdowns in communication and unity of command, and inadequate planning. The report suggests that while no single failure led to the attack, a series of missteps allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks to fire off shots at Trump, one of which struck his ear.]]>