6 Secret Service Agents Suspended Over Trump PA Assassination Attempt

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six U.S. Secret Service agents have been suspended for security failures related to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler last July.

The agency announced the move on Thursday.

"The Secret Service understands the importance of accountability," the agency said in a statement.

"Following the official disciplinary review process, the agency is taking action against six individuals. Due to the Privacy Act of 1974, the Secret Service is prohibited from releasing the names of the individuals, however those disciplinary actions range from 10- to 42-day suspensions without pay, with all individuals placed on restricted duty or into non-operational positions."

Trump was giving a campaign speech on July 13, 2024, when Thomas Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop.

Trump suffered a wounded ear in the incident in which three spectators were shot, one fatally. Former fire chief Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Butler County, died while shielding his family. Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park was killed by a U.S. Secret Service sniper.

“One year ago, I was by President Trump’s side when a lone gunman attempted to assassinate him in Butler, Pennsylvania,” Secret Service Director Sean Curran said.

“My heart will always be with all those impacted on that day, especially Corey Comperatore, who lost his life while protecting those around him. Since President Trump appointed me as director of the United States Secret Service, I have kept my experience on July 13 top of mind, and the agency has taken many steps to ensure such an event can never be repeated in the future."

The agency said that of the 46 recommendations currently made by Congressional oversight bodies, the Secret Service implemented 21, 16 are in progress, and nine are addressed to non- Secret Service stakeholders.

Among the reforms implemented are changes to the Secret Service’s protective operations policies to ensure clear lines of accountability and improved information sharing with local law enforcement partners, the creation of an Aviation and Airspace Security division dedicated to maintaining the agency’s aerial monitoring capabilities, and modifications to the agency’s resourcing process.