Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service suspended six staff members over failings during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The attack occurred in 2024 when a gunman attempted to kill Trump, resulting in the death of an attendee. Matt Quinn, the deputy director, stated that the incident was an "operational failure" and outlined penalties for the staff involved. The Secret Service has faced intense scrutiny and criticism, with reports highlighting security failures and the need for improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future.