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Trump team complained they were not told of suspicious-person reports before shooting

- Secret Service members and Trump advisors were unaware of a suspicious person identified by local police before the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. - The warning included a photograph sent to a command center staffed by state troopers and Secret Service agents 20-25 minutes before the shooting. - Trump's security detail only became aware of the trouble when gunshots were fired, raising concerns about communication breakdowns. - Some of Trump's advisors initially believed the shots were fireworks and did not take cover. - Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication, stating that the speech could have been delayed. - The Secret Service is investigating whether there was a communication breakdown among its staff or other law enforcement. - Communication problems have been a chronic issue for the Secret Service, contributing to security lapses in the past. - The Butler shooting highlights the importance of effective communication among different law enforcement agencies. - There were three separate radio systems for local, state, and federal law enforcement during the rally. - The Secret Service is working to determine if the information about the suspicious person was relayed to Trump's security detail or other operational teams.
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