Bobby Kennedy criticizes American Secret Service
Date
7/16/2024 8:38:04 AM
(MENAFN) Bobby Kennedy III, a member of the storied Kennedy Political family, has publicly condemned the US Secret Service for its inability to detect the assailant who attempted to shoot former President Donald trump during a campaign rally. The incident occurred on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, where eyewitnesses reported seeing the suspect on the rooftop of a nearby manufacturing plant moments before the shooting.
Kennedy expressed his outrage on social media, highlighting that multiple witnesses were shouting warnings to the Secret Service and Police for several minutes as the shooter prepared his shot. “Unsecured rooftop 150 yards away. Multiple witnesses saying they were screaming at Secret Service and cops for 3-4 minutes as they watched the guy with the rifle crawl to the spot and line up his shot,” Kennedy wrote on X (formerly Twitter). His frustration culminated in a harsh rebuke of the agency's performance.
As the son of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—whose family has endured a tragic history of political assassinations, including his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy—Kennedy III's comments carry significant weight. The attempted shooting at Trump has raised serious concerns regarding the adequacy of security measures in place during high-profile events.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage reveal the chaotic nature of the scene as gunfire erupted. Reports indicate that many attendees were alarmed by the suspect's presence and attempted to alert authorities, but their warnings seemingly went unheeded. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was ultimately shot and killed on the spot by Secret Service snipers.
One bystander recounted to the BBC that he and others had observed a man crawling on the roof with a rifle just minutes before the attack, emphasizing the perceived failure of security personnel to respond effectively to the threat. The incident has sparked renewed discussions about the need for improved security protocols to protect public figures and ensure the safety of attendees at political events.
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