How Did Trump's Would-Be Assassin Plan His Attack? Hours before the attack, Crooks was seen operating his drone in the area, collecting crucial intel. The incident has spurred multiple investigations into the operational lapses of the Secret Service. Of particular focus is the decision by the Secret Service not to utilize their own drones for enhanced surveillance, a strategy that could have potentially averted the attack. The Secret Service has faced questions over why a drone ban wasn't enforced and why no aerial surveillance was conducted.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 20, 2024 22:36 UTC