Trump reflects on Butler shooting on second anniversary: ‘They blew it’

Published July 13, 2026 10:33am ET | Updated July 13, 2026 10:33am ET



President Donald Trump said the Secret Service “blew it” when law enforcement failed to secure the outdoor venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was almost fatally shot two years ago to the date on Monday.

His remarks were in response to a recent report from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. The 64-page report showed that Secret Service agents missed over 100 alerts from local law enforcement officers about the suspect who carried out the assassination attempt from the roof of a nearby building.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.