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The subsequent search of Peck’s room uncovered a 10mm rifle from Bear Creek Arsenal, a semi-automatic Ruger, and a duffel bag packed with several magazines, a firearm frame, and ammunition. Investigators also found a semi-automatic SIG Sauer pistol, along with additional magazines loaded with live rounds. His vehicle, which was parked in the hotel’s garage, yielded a black rifle bag and a scope, further adding to the cache of weapons.
Court documents reveal that Peck had recently purchased the firearms, though it remains unclear why he brought them to the hotel or why they were displayed so openly. While Peck did not possess a concealed carry license or Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card, both of which are required in Illinois, his actions have raised concerns about potential threats, especially given the high-profile nature of Trump Tower.
Peck now faces two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon for possessing loaded firearms without the necessary legal documentation, according to authorities. In addition, he has been cited for possessing high-capacity magazines and armor-piercing ammunition, both of which are illegal under Illinois law.
Fortunately, no one was harmed during the incident, though the area surrounding Trump Tower was temporarily cordoned off as law enforcement investigated the scene. It’s worth noting that Donald Trump was not in the area during the time of the incident, reports confirmed.
While the incident involving Brandon Peck did not directly target Trump, it comes on the heels of two assassination attempts over the summer. The first, in Butler, Pennsylvania, occurred on July 13, when 20-year-old Thomas Crooks allegedly fired a shot that grazed Trump’s right ear during a rally, killing one person and injuring two others. A second attempt was thwarted in September when Secret Service agents noticed a rifle barrel protruding from a hedgerow near one of Trump’s golf courses in Palm Beach as he played a round with a friend.
Both attempts have fueled speculation about security breaches within federal agencies. Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, expressed concern on his radio show, saying, “I have to ask you all a really troubling question now that I promised you 10 years ago I would have called myself nuts for asking this… Is there a mole inside the DHS or Secret Service?” Bongino’s comments have reignited debates over the vulnerability of high-profile political figures and the safety measures surrounding them.
Bongino elaborated on his suspicions, saying that the decision to play golf on the day of the second attempt was made at the last minute, with only a handful of individuals aware of Trump’s movements. “How’d this guy know to set up there?” he asked, pointing to the potential for insider leaks.
In light of these incidents, security experts are calling for heightened awareness and protection for high-profile figures like Trump. The former president has remained a polarizing figure, with both passionate supporters and determined adversaries. As Bongino suggested, the possibility of foreign infiltration or a “honeypot trap” aimed at undermining the Secret Service could not be ruled out.
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Bongino raised concerns over whether federal personnel might be unknowingly compromised, saying, “Is there a guy or a woman in the Secret Service having a relationship with someone who is not who they say they are? The Iranians who want to kill President Trump. Folks, how do we know that there’s not some kind of honeypot trap and that some agent or some DHS personnel, someone who has to be notified, is not in a relationship with someone?”
As the investigation into the Trump Tower incident continues, authorities will likely scrutinize Peck’s motives and whether there is any connection to wider threats against Trump. For now, Peck remains in custody, facing serious charges that could result in significant legal consequences.
