BUTLER, Pa. — A recent post by Benny Johnson on social media has brought to light serious allegations of incompetence within the Secret Service and local law enforcement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, involved a shooter identified as Crooks, who managed to fire shots at Trump from a rooftop.
Johnson’s post includes a video from a second-story window of the AGR building, which overlooks the rooftop where the shooter was positioned. According to Johnson, a Butler County SWAT sniper team, directed by the Secret Service, was stationed in this room to provide overwatch for the Trump rally. Despite having a clear view, the sniper team failed to engage the shooter before he fired.
Breakdown of Events
- Team Composition: The sniper team initially consisted of three members.
- Team Reduction: One member reportedly went home early, leaving two snipers on duty.
- Suspicious Activity: The two remaining snipers were alerted to suspicious activity involving Crooks outside the building.
- Investigation Error: One sniper left his post to investigate but found nothing and was subsequently locked out of the building after forgetting his access card.
- Abandonment of Post: The last remaining sniper left the overwatch position to assist his locked-out teammate, leaving the sniper nest unmanned.
- Shooter’s Action: During this period, Crooks crawled across the roof and fired on Trump without any engagement from the sniper team.
Critical Questions Raised
- Command Decisions: Who was in command and allowed such a critical tactical error?
- Order to Abandon Post: Who authorized the abandonment of the overwatch position?
- Lack of Rooftop Officer: Why was there no officer stationed on the roof to engage Crooks directly?
- Optimal Positioning: Why was the water tower, deemed a superior position, not utilized for overwatch?
Call for Investigation
Johnson’s post concludes with a call for a Congressional Select Committee to investigate the handling of the assassination attempt. The serious nature of these allegations demands a thorough review to ensure accountability and prevent future security lapses.
As this story develops, more details are expected to emerge regarding the decisions and actions of the Secret Service and local law enforcement on the day of the incident.
