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US House hearing with Secret Service descends into screaming match (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

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Summary

A U.S. House hearing on the Secret Service’s response to assassination attempts against Donald Trump devolved into a shouting match between acting director Ronald Rowe and Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX).

Fallon accused Rowe of endangering President Biden and Vice President Harris for a photo op during a 9/11 event, which Rowe denied, calling the accusations politically motivated.

The hearing follows criticism of the Secret Service for failing to prevent the July attack on Trump, which killed an attendee.

Rowe admitted to “abject failure” and outlined reforms, including drone surveillance and better coordination with local authorities.

A final taskforce report is forthcoming.

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[-] Montagge@lemmy.zip 91 points 2 weeks ago

I still want to know why Mike Pence didn't want to get into the vehicle with secret service on Jan 6th

[-] Sanctus@lemmy.world 42 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Didnt he himself say he knew he wouldnt be able to certify if he did and he knew that?

[-] osaerisxero@kbin.melroy.org 24 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, if he left there was a 0% chance they were going to let him go back that day. Probably would have had his ass on Air Force One circling inside 20 minutes.

[-] fluxion@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago

And now we've given them all a do-over...

[-] Bumblefumble@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago

Just to be a pedant, but unless Trump wanted to join him, which seems unlikely, he wouldn't have been able to be on Air Force One.

[-] GlendatheGayWitch@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

If I recall correctly, it would be Air Force Two.

[-] lemming741@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Fuck Mike Pence, but that was a pivotal moment

[-] pivot_root@lemmy.world 50 points 2 weeks ago

Fallon accused Rowe, who was standing directly behind Biden and Kamala Harris in [a photo from a commemoration of the 9/11 attacks], of taking the place of the special agent in charge that day and endangering the president’s security for the sake of a photo op.

Call me crazy, but I doubt that a Texas Republican actually cares much about the safety of politicians in the opposing party.

[-] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

The fact it was an R told me everything I needed to know — that the accused SS agent is not corrupt (or corrupt enough) for fascists to utilize, so they're scapegoating him as the "deep state", and will replace him with a true believer.

[-] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 weeks ago

BAHAHAHA HOLY SHIT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SCARED

[-] Drusas@fedia.io 8 points 2 weeks ago

Bunch of toddlers.

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Dictators always fear for their lives.

[-] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

So... 👀🤷🏼‍♂️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2EQvdzmY

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