by R. Cort Kirkwood, The New American:

More evidence of a major lapse in security at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania —  where a deranged 20-year-old nearly assassinated former President Donald Trump, killed a husband and father, and wounded two others — has been uncovered.

CNN reported today that the Secret Service stopped would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks at a security gate, and carrying a range finder, three hours before he attempted to kill Trump.

That and other revelations in the CNN report again highlight the incredibly incompetent and short-sighted leadership of Director Kimberly Cheatle. Her focus at the once highly regarded agency is ensuring that 30 percent of positions are filled by women.