1. Tech Failings Plagued Secret Service at Trump Rally.
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Barber, C. Ryan and Gurman, Sadie
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ASSASSINATION attempts , *AR-15 rifle , *RADIO technology , *OFFICIAL secrets , *PRESIDENTIAL administrations , *ASSASSINATION - Abstract
The Secret Service experienced a major communications breakdown during a rally where a gunman attempted to kill Donald Trump. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe revealed that technical issues, including spotty cellular service and malfunctioning technology, contributed to the failure. Additionally, critical information couldn't reach the agency because there were no Secret Service agents inside a command post set up by local police. The agency is now facing scrutiny and is working to address the challenges and ensure the security of the people it protects. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024