Oversight committee raises concerns over Secret Service use of drone technology

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has criticized the Secret Service for its failure to utilize drone technology in protecting high-profile individuals, particularly following the recent assassination attempts against Donald Trump. Comer emphasized in a recent interview that the agency's issues stem from leadership, not funding. "They don't have a money problem. They have a leadership problem," he stated, calling for a cultural shift within the agency.

Comer highlighted that during a July 13 incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Secret Service did not employ drone surveillance before the attack. He and other lawmakers are concerned that similar failures occurred during a recent incident at Trump's golf course in Florida, where a suspect, Ryan Routh, was apprehended after allegedly planning an attack. Routh faces charges for gun offenses, and the FBI is treating the incident as a potential assassination attempt.

Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Johnson, share concerns about the agency's management and have criticized its response to previous failures. Bipartisan frustration is mounting regarding the lack of transparency and cooperation from the Secret Service in ongoing investigations.

The Secret Service acknowledged that it did not conduct a full security sweep during the recent incident and has promised a comprehensive review. Lawmakers await further information, expressing concern over the agency's handling of security protocols.