A report released by the Secret Service on Friday revealed critical errors that led to the security breach during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The investigation found that inadequate planning and poor communication among local police agencies and the Secret Service were key factors that allowed an assailant to fire at former President Donald Trump, resulting in multiple casualties.

According to the report, the local police team responsible for securing the roof where the shooter positioned himself had failed to coordinate with the Secret Service prior to the event. Furthermore, a lack of communication between local law enforcement agencies led to a situation where the tactical team providing aid support on the roof was not in contact with Secret Service personnel, creating a security gap.

The Secret Service's internal investigation highlighted that the counter sniper asset team, tasked with neutralizing potential threats, arrived in Butler after other law enforcement agencies had already made security arrangements. The report also mentioned the challenge posed by a high operational tempo, which may have strained the agency's resources as they juggled multiple security demands, including protecting Vice President Kamala Harris and preparing for national conventions.

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe acknowledged the failures that occurred on July 13 and emphasized the importance of learning from these mistakes to prevent future security breaches. As a result of the investigation, several officials, including the director of the Secret Service's Pittsburgh Field Office, have been placed on leave. Rowe also reassured the public that security measures for presidential candidates would be bolstered to match those in place for sitting presidents to prevent similar incidents in the future.

In response to the report, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill aimed at ensuring comparable levels of security for both former and current presidents. Rowe emphasized that lessons learned from the July incident would be instrumental in improving security protocols and preventing mission failures moving forward.