The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, admitted that the agency needs a complete overhaul of how it protects presidents following an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and another apparent attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida. Rowe emphasized the need to shift to a readiness model rather than a reactive one. The Secret Service has been under scrutiny since the recent attacks on Trump, with criticism over its security failures. The agency has increased security for Trump, including more personnel and technology, in response to these incidents. The Secret Service is dealing with challenges in protecting Trump at outdoor venues like golf courses, especially when he makes impromptu decisions to play. The agency is understaffed, with requests for additional resources for Trump’s protection repeatedly declined over the past two years. Despite a significant increase in budget and staffing over the last decade, the Secret Service is facing issues in providing adequate protection for high-profile individuals. Former Secret Service agents have raised concerns about the lack of security measures in place for Trump and questioned why a major presidential candidate does not have additional security personnel securing the perimeter of his golf course.
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