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Undeterred, Mills and a group of concerned lawmakers have launched their own parallel investigation. The findings from their initial hearing are nothing short of chilling. During this hearing, they heard testimony from Ben Schaffer, a counter-sniper who was on duty the day of the attack.
Schaffer’s testimony revealed disturbing details about the level of preparedness—or lack thereof—by the Secret Service on the day of the assassination attempt. He disclosed that the Secret Service had refused crucial communication systems and a surveillance drone offered by local law enforcement. These tools could have ensured better coordination between local authorities and Trump’s protective detail.
“We had our very first hearing today, if you will, our forum where we had Ben Shaffer, who is one of the actual counter snipers that was on the ground there. He confirmed not only what type of a sophisticated explosive device that Thomas Crooks had, as well as for the multi-channel detonator, but he also confirmed two key things,” Mills stated.
“One, is that the Secret Service refused the offer of communication platforms to be able to ensure that everyone has a comms channel that they can utilize. And two, that they were offered a surveillance drone by local law enforcement, and once again, the Secret Service refused to utilize it. So now we have three things, Jesse. We have no comms plan and no communications, which is refused,” Mills added.
Watters, visibly disturbed by these revelations, pressed Mills on why the Secret Service would decline such critical support. Mills speculated that the Secret Service might be preparing to scapegoat a few agents to deflect blame, rather than addressing what he sees as deeper, systemic issues within the agency.
Mills pointed to former Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, accusing her of undermining the agency with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda that he believes prioritized political correctness over operational effectiveness. According to Mills, Cheatle’s focus on making 30 percent of new hires women reflected a broader cultural shift within the agency that compromised its effectiveness.
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“Look, this is a culture of a foster DEI society whereby they are not trying to send their best. I went through a plethora of lists since 2023 to 2024 of all the failed and missed steps that has been taken by the Secret Service,” Mills concluded. “So I can tell you, it is a culture issue, it is DEI at heart, but this is either criminal gross negligence or purposeful intent, and that’s what we’ve set out to actually find.”
The implications of Mills’ statements are profound. If his allegations are correct, the failure to protect Trump on that fateful day may not have been an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of negligence or even intentional malfeasance. As Mills and his colleagues continue their investigation, the American public deserves to know the full truth about what happened—and why.
The handling of this investigation will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences, not only for those directly involved but for the trust Americans place in their government’s ability to protect its leaders. The public will be watching closely as more details emerge, hoping for transparency and accountability in uncovering the truth behind this alarming event.
