The former president, Donald Trump, reportedly faced repeated rejections from Secret Service officials for additional security in the two years leading up to last weekend’s assassination attempt, as revealed by The Washington Post.

BREAKING: Secret Service denied repeated requests from Trump’s security detail for additional resources, specifically for more sn*pers.

This was intentional. People should be in prison for this yet they get to keep their jobs as if nothing happened.

According to a new report… pic.twitter.com/eeNMutLm7X

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Trump, who had requested more agents, magnetometers, and extra snipers at public events he attended, was turned down by senior officials who argued that the agency lacked the necessary resources, the sources disclosed.

The security lapse culminated in the shocking incident at a Pennsylvania outdoor rally, where a 20-year-old gunman opened fire, injuring multiple individuals and killing a rally attendee sitting behind the stage.

TOP: July 20, WAPO story details how requests for additional Secret Service protective resources were denied to Trump.

BOTTOM: July 15, DHS Sec Mayorkas refutes claim that requests for those resources were denied as “Unequivocally false.” pic.twitter.com/EQZcJDn7n7

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The ex-president’s campaign leadership was purportedly assured by Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle that there had been no request for additional assistance before the assassination attempt.

However, in light of the revelations, Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, conceded that Trump’s requests for extra security had been denied.

The US secret service says it has received “NEW INFORMATION”.

This NEW INFORMATION is that the secret service has been lying for the past week. They now admit that they likely denied Trump’s requests for more security.

See what ss spox Anthony Guglielmi said: pic.twitter.com/EdsuMnDYPn

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The agency substantiated its decision by claiming that local law enforcement was utilized for the rally in Pennsylvania due to the refusal of additional resources.

It was unveiled that Trump’s personal detail sought resources from Secret Service headquarters, and only in the event of denial would they approach the field office, which would then supplement with available resources, including local law enforcement.

Criticism has been directed at the Secret Service for failing to prevent the assailant from targeting the ex-president, prompting Trump to continue his campaign trail under enhanced security measures.

During an indoor event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Trump was reportedly provided with an “unprecedented level of police officers,” as he rallied alongside his new running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, in front of a crowd of approximately 14,000 enthusiastic supporters.