Secret Service Agents Placed on Leave After Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler, PA

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Multiple Secret Service officials have been placed on leave following last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to NBC News. Among those sidelined is the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, which was responsible for coordinating with local law enforcement. The total number of officials placed on leave remains unclear and may increase as the agency continues its internal review. Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said any confirmed policy violations will be reviewed for possible disciplinary action, but declined further comment due to the personnel nature of the matter.

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00:02Multiple Secret Service officials have been placed on leave

00:04following last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump

00:07during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to NBC News.

00:10Among those, Sideline is a special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh Field Office,

00:14which handled coordination with local law enforcement.

00:16The total number of officials placed on leave is still unclear

00:18and could increase as the agency continues its internal review.

00:22Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said,

00:23any confirmed policy violations will be reviewed for possible disciplinary action,

00:27but declined further comment due to the personal nature of the matter.

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