The attempted assassination of former President Trump has sparked an investigation into the Secret Service's Diversity Equity and inclusion (DEI) policies which critics say may have led to standard security.
FIRST ON FOX: A non-profit group has launched an investigation into the Secret Service's Diversity Equity and inclusion policies in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump last month.
also plans to file a lawsuit against the Secret Service over what it calls 'discriminatory and dangerous civil rights violations,' claiming that 'credible evidence exists to corroborate malfeasance.
reads. A Secret Service spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the agency does not comment on litigation matters. The agency's handling of security on the day of the July 13 rally has come in for scathing criticism, with some critics pointing to DEI as one of the reasons which led to the shooting. 'There should not be any women in the Secret Service.
, said that the assassination attempt highlighted Cheatle’s previous comments about prioritizing DEI. 'Those comments speak to something deeper at the Secret Service -- how much have Biden-Harris appointees let DEI culture fester at the agency?' Wohlgemuth told Fox News Digital. 'And did that culture play a role in the massive security breach at the rally in Pennsylvania? DEI hiring policies are both illegal and dangerous, and must be challenged at every turn.
However, Wohlgemuth said it’s essential that only the most exceptional individuals wear the badge of the Secret Service. U.S. Secret Service agents represent the pinnacle of American law enforcement, dedicating their lives to safeguarding protectees, vital locations, and major events,' Wohlgemuth said in a statement. 'If you’re a current or former agent, or even an applicant, who believes the agency has compromised its mission for the sake of DEI, we urge you to contact us.
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