CNN —Senior-level personnel changes at the US Secret Service as well as the creation of new divisions are underway as the agency works to resolve security breakdowns that preceded the two attempts on former President Donald Trump’s life this summer.
Typically, incoming presidents choose their own Secret Service director, and it’s hard to know whether Vice President Kamala Harris or Trump would retain Rowe.
“I’m trying to get programs more closely aligned with the mission, getting them out to the field so that they are directly supporting enforcement operations, major criminal investigations and, of course, protective operations,” Rowe told CNN.
Radio calls from local police who saw the shooter on the roof shortly before he opened fire never made it to the Secret Service.
CNN has previously reported on the strain inside the Secret Service as the agency dramatically ramps up protection during the final stretch of the campaign season.
Persons:
CNN —, Donald Trump’s, Ron Rowe, Kamala Harris, Trump, Rowe, “, ” Rowe, “ I’m, ”, “ shortsighted
Organizations:
CNN, Service, The Aviation, Aerospace Division, Operational Communications, Integration Division, Radio, Secret Service, Wellness, Staffing, Department of Homeland
Locations:
Butler , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, ”, West Palm Beach , Florida
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