Secret Service Backtracks on Trump Security Denial in New WaPo Report

The Secret Service is facing fresh scrutiny after a report in The Washington Post Saturday claiming the agency has backtracked after denying it rejected requests for additional security for Donald Trump in the two years leading up to his assassination attempt.

Four unidentified sources told the newspaper that top brass at the U.S. Secret Service repeatedly refused requests by Trump’s security team for extra resourcing, including more agents to cover security screenings at large gatherings, along with additional snipers.

According to the sources, the requests were rejected for a variety of reasons, however staffing appeared to be the largest issue of all. The refusal only led to tensions between Trump, his campaign and the agency.

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