Trump Blasts Secret Service Over Butler Shooting Anniversary: 'They Blew It,' He Says

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News (1 / 1) 14.07.2026 01:02 / Torben

On the anniversary of the July 13, 2024 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, President Trump renewed sharp criticism of the Secret Service, accusing agents of missing crucial steps as questions persist about how the gunman got a clear shot. Read on to discover the full story!

His fierce rebuke

In a Fox & Friends interview, Trump said the protection detail “blew Butler,” arguing an empty building should have been monitored. He recalled being grazed in the ear when Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from a rooftop and said he narrowly escaped greater harm, adding that he “got lucky” and that “God was with me.”