Chilling words from Secret Service agent revealed.
The shocking moment when Secret Service agents found the body of the shooter who tried to assassinate Donald Trump has been revealed in newly released footage.
Trump’s rally interrupted by gunfire.
On July 13, Trump was delivering a speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when the unthinkable happened.
Shots rang out, and chaos ensued.
Two attendees were injured, and a father-of-two tragically lost his life.
Assailant neutralized by Secret Service.
The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was neutralized by the Secret Service.
Crooks succumbed to his injuries on the roof of the building where he staged his attack.
Trump’s defiant return to the stage.
Trump, known for his contentious rallies, was back on stage shortly after the attempt, defiant as ever.
“They can’t stop us,” he declared, rallying his supporters once more.
This isn’t the first time Trump has faced threats to his life during public appearances.
Throughout his presidency, he has been a polarizing figure, inciting both fervent support and fierce opposition.
The Butler rally attack, however, is one of the most brazen attempts against him to date.
Chilling footage released.
Now, body-cam footage has surfaced, showing the grim discovery of Crooks’ lifeless body.
Senator Chuck Grassley shared the video on Twitter, demanding more transparency from the Secret Service.
Grassley’s call for answers exposed.
Grassley wrote: “SENSITIVE CONTENT: July 13 Bodycam footage provides more info than Secret Service will share w America.”
The footage is both chilling and revealing, showcasing the tense moments after the attack.
Secret Service faces turbulence.
The footage’s release comes amid a turbulent time for the Secret Service.
The assassination attempt has raised serious questions about security protocols at public events.
Many are now calling for an overhaul of safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Kim Cheatle, the US Secret Service director, resigned following the incident.
Her resignation letter acknowledged the agency’s failure to protect Trump and others at the rally.
“The scrutiny over the last week has been intense,” Cheatle wrote, addressing the criticism.
Cheatle’s final words exposed.
She added, “I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do.”
In the video, agents can be seen climbing onto the roof around 7:00 PM.
Among them, a man in a red tie, likely a senior official, assesses the scene.
His tone is calm, almost detached, as he confirms the identity of the shooter.
Another official verifies it, and the camera pans to Crooks’ bloodied body on the rooftop.
Agents theorize lead-up to shooting.
The agents continue to discuss the events that led to the shooting, standing beside the fallen assailant.
Crooks’ motive remains unclear, but his actions have left a permanent scar on those involved.
Nation watches for answers.
As the story unfolds, the nation watches, hoping for answers and solutions to prevent such horrors in the future.
For now, the memory of that fateful day in Butler remains, a sobering testament to the times we live in.
And the haunting footage, with its chilling final words, continues to resonate, leaving a lasting impact on all who see it.