BREAKING: Secret Service agents placed on leave after Trump assassination attempt: report

Several Secret Service agents have been placed on leave after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally on July 13, according to a new report from Real Clear Politics.

The outlet reported that three sources say several members of the USSS Pittsburgh Field Office have been placed on leave following the shooting. As these agents are placed on leave, others have taken their place to fill in as needed for the job.

Administrative leave occurs when a government employee leaves their position on a temporary basis for an investigation or other concern. Former USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following the shooting at the Butler rally, where Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to evade security, get on top of a roof, and take several shots at Trump as well as the crowd. Acting USSS Director Ronald Rowe has taken on Cheatle's role in the agency. 

Although Crooks missed the fatal shot against Trump, striking only the GOP nominee’s ear, audience members were hit, with Corey Comperatore being fatally wounded as he shielded his wife and daughters from the spray of bullets. Two other men were critically wounded, but survived. 

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