DONALD Trump has named the new chief of the Secret Service as the man who put his life on the line for the incoming blood-stained President.
Sean Curran helped cover Trump from the gunman who opened fire at him during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July.
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The news of the prestigious appointment was announced by Trump’s son Don Jr., who took to X to praise the agent on Friday.
He wrote: “Sean is a great patriot and will stop all the insanity once and for all.
“There’s not a better person to be in this position!”
Curran has served as the head of Trump’s security detail for the last two and a half years.
He bravely put his body on the line during the highly publicised assassination attempt undertaken by Thomas Crook, 20.
Whilst Trump was in the state on a campaign stop, Crook opened fire on the world figure, killing a crowd member and injuring two others.
He was then taken out by a Secret Service sniper.
Trump was injured by a bullet that grazed his ear, as agents including Curran dove in his way to protect him.
According to CNN, Curran has taken an active role in pushing for more security resources for Trump.
Concerns have been raised that Curran lacks the managerial experience to head a complex organization such as the Secret Service.
As the lead of Trump’s detail, Curran has supervised about 85 people.
The service was highly criticized for its handling of the Trump assassination attempt.
Several people questioned how the gunman was able to obtain such a clear shot with so many agents present.
One of the main criticisms was that local and federal law enforcement agencies were not communicating effectively.
This led to speculation that this lapse allowed the Pennsylvania gunman to climb to a rooftop and fire on Trump.
Donald Trump’s Full Statement Post-Rally Shooting
Former president Donald Trump provided an update on Truth Social after the shooting that took place at his Pennsylvania rally on July 13.
“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.
“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead.
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.
“Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
At the time, Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, said its review of “this operational failure” was ongoing.
He added that agents were held to “the highest professional standards” and any violations could result in disciplinary action.
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A second failed assassination attempt occurred at Trump’s Florida golf course on 15 September.
He sustained no serious injuries in this incident.
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