The suspension of six Secret Service agents responsible for safeguarding President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has sparked widespread calls for accountability. The incident, which occurred on July 13 of last year, has drawn significant attention on social media platforms, with many demanding further action. GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna from Florida described the suspension as the “absolute bare minimum,” emphasizing the gravity of the security failures that transpired that day. Luna expressed her concerns on X, highlighting the need for more stringent measures.

The disciplinary action against the agents was confirmed by the Secret Service in February, coinciding with the release of a Senate report detailing the security lapses in Butler. Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah also weighed in on the situation, sharing the news on his personal account and engaging with users who questioned why more severe actions were not taken sooner. Lee expressed his intention to investigate the reasons behind the suspension instead of termination, suggesting that bureaucratic delays might have played a role.

Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer commented on the suspensions, stating that such a move was anticipated given the circumstances. Coffindaffer pointed to the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old firefighter and family man who was killed during the rally. The assailant, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used an AR-15–style rifle to fire eight shots from a rooftop approximately 400 feet away from where Trump was speaking. One bullet grazed Trump’s ear, while another struck Comperatore fatally as he protected his family.

The incident in Butler was not isolated, as a subsequent assassination attempt on Trump occurred in West Palm Beach, Florida. This second event led to increased scrutiny of the Secret Service and ultimately resulted in the resignation of then-Director Kimberly Cheatle. The series of events has intensified discussions about security protocols and accountability within the agency.