Bethal Park, Penn – Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi believes that the security failures at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania could have been prevented with the use of sky surveillance, specifically drones. According to Guest, both the U.S. Secret Service and the Pennsylvania State Police had access to drones but chose not to use them during the rally on July 13. This decision ultimately led to an assassination attempt against former President Trump.
Guest, along with 10 other lawmakers, visited the rally site on July 22 and noted that the lack of aerial surveillance was a significant oversight. He pointed out that having someone stationed in an elevated position, such as a water tower located near the rally site, could have provided better coverage and security.
The Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned following the backlash for her handling of the rally security, made excuses for the lack of personnel stationed to secure Trump and the attendees. Guest criticized the planning, execution, and leadership of the Secret Service, calling it an “abysmal failure.”
Despite Congress increasing the Secret Service’s budget to over $3 billion this year, Guest believes that the agency was still unprepared for the rally. He emphasized that if the Secret Service feels they do not have enough resources to protect U.S. leaders, they should communicate this to Congress to receive additional funding.
In response to the shooting, the FBI has been conducting a thorough investigation to gather evidence and learn more about the shooter and the events leading up to the attack. The agency is committed to uncovering the truth behind the attempted assassination of former President Trump and ensuring justice for the victims.
Overall, the security failures at the Trump rally serve as a reminder of the importance of thorough planning, proper execution, and effective leadership in ensuring the safety of political events and public figures. It is crucial for law enforcement agencies to utilize all available resources, including sky surveillance, to prevent such incidents in the future.
