Just last Thursday, some shocking information surfaced from the House Judiciary Committee and Chair Jim Jordan. Whistleblowers informed the committee that the Secret Service was understaffed at the rally. This was reportedly because they had just completed the demanding task of overseeing the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., and were stretched thin due to the coinciding event of First Lady Jill Biden in Pittsburgh.

In recent developments, Senator Josh Hawley has unearthed more troubling facts. The majority of the security detail at Trump’s rally weren’t Secret Service agents. Instead, they were from the Department of Homeland Security’s Investigations unit, raising serious concerns about their training and preparedness for such a major event.

Hawley has been actively expressing his concerns on his social media platforms. Last Friday morning, he shared a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Whistleblowers have alleged that the security detail at the event was substandard. The DHS reportedly assigned unprepared and inexperienced personnel, leading to a significant gap in security.

On Wednesday, Hawley set up a tip line to encourage whistleblowers to contact his office, ensuring their disclosures would be protected. Those with direct knowledge of the event revealed disturbing details. The rally was reportedly a “loose” security event, with multiple protocol breaches, including the absence of detection canines, unauthorized backstage access, and poor security around the event’s perimeter.

🚨🚨 Whistleblowers tell me that MOST of Trump’s security detail working the event last Saturday were not even Secret Service. DHS assigned unprepared and inexperienced personnel 👇 pic.twitter.com/eo4jNmJWFT

— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 19, 2024

What’s more concerning is that most DHS officials present were not Secret Service agents but were from the department’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The whistleblowers suggested these HSI agents were not well-versed with standard protocols typically enforced at such events, resulting in a critical security failure.

Hawley has since issued several questions about the department’s handling of the event, demanding responses within seven days. This letter was also forwarded to U.S Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle.

With the current vagueness shown by the agencies, it’s uncertain if Hawley will receive the answers he seeks. However, his determination to uncover the truth and hold those responsible for the security failures accountable is unyielding.

As we delve further into this case, the necessity for transparency and more robust security measures at such events become more apparent. We will continue to keep you updated on any new developments.