The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged significant failures in its protective measures during the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Reports highlighted a culture of complacency, poor communication, and technical shortcomings that severely impacted the agency's response. Acting Secret Service Director has publicly labeled the incident a 'mission failure' and stressed the need for an overhaul in how security is managed for presidents. Senate whistleblower reports have further uncovered negligence patterns, prompting discussions in Congress about the agency's future and responses to increased threats against Trump.