Tempers flared during a tense U.S. House task force hearing on assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump. Acting Secret Service (USSS) Director Ronald Rowe and Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) engaged in a heated exchange today that highlighted divisions over security practices and political accountability.
The confrontation began as Fallon presented a photograph of President Joe Biden with Trump at the 9/11 commemoration, attempting to critique Rowe’s handling of Secret Service duties. Fallon’s implication was that Rowe and his team failed to adequately prioritize Trump’s protection. Rowe pushed back strongly, asserting that the Secret Service was fulfilling its duties professionally.
A contentious back-and-forth ensued, with Fallon demanding answers about Rowe’s actions on significant days of national remembrance and alleging that her decisions placed agents and protected individuals in harm’s way. Rowe, visibly frustrated, accused Fallon of using 9/11 for political theater, saying, “Do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes.”
The exchange escalated as Fallon insisted that the American people deserved clear answers to basic questions about Trump’s protection. At one point, Fallon said, “I am an elected member of Congress asking serious questions for the American people,” emphasizing his role in holding public servants accountable. Rowe’s retorts underscored his defense of the Secret Service’s professionalism, saying accusations of negligence were unwarranted.
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The exchange reached its peak when Rowe rebuked Fallon for questioning his credibility, stating that he endangered agents by misrepresenting their operations. Fallon countered by alleging leadership failures that compromised the safety of top officials, including the former president and Vice President Kamala Harris.
BREAKING: All h*ll breaks loose as USSS Director Rowe and GOP Rep Fallon get in a shouting match over assass*nation attempts on Trump.
Fallon was sharing a photo of Biden with Trump at the 9/11 commemoration to criticize Rowe.
“Do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes!!” pic.twitter.com/RNUfiR5A1a
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The hearing adjourned with both sides refusing to back down, reflecting broader political tensions surrounding security protocols and Trump’s treatment by government institutions.
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The guy knows he won’t have his job in a few weeks.
Rowe displayed the arrogance and unprofessional attitude that has infested federal law enforcement in recent years. He needs to remember who he serves.
DEEP STATE EVASION…. preventing/hindering an investigation…. hire him….. take away his pension
An individual trying to defend failure is a poor sight. Rowe has his head so far stuck in his rear he can’t claim nothing to indicate the protection was sufficient. How does a nut get that close in plain view to take a shot is because somebody failed to do their job. Fire him.
Another lib who should have never held a position of authority in the first place.
This guy is an effing moron with a stupid haircut. Fire him!