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The Critical Moments That Have Secret Service Boss Under Pressure

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A veteran sniper said Thomas Crooks’ perch atop a nearby building was the most “obvious” spot for a would-be shooter. Yet, the building wasn’t secured by the Secret Service.

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle speaks during a press conference at the Secret Service's Chicago Field Office on June 4 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the 2024 Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
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