Charted: Secret Service's plummeting approval rating

The Secret Service's approval rating has significantly dropped in a recent Gallup poll, with only 8% of U.S. adults rating the agency's performance as "excellent" and 24% as "good." This drop in public opinion follows the first assassination attempt on former President Trump in July, which led to bipartisan criticism over security lapses. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning respondents, only 20% give the agency a positive rating, the lowest figure to date. For Democrats and Democratic-leaning respondents, the approval rating dropped by 18 points to 47%. The poll also measured perceptions of 14 other government agencies and departments, with only the U.S. Postal Service receiving positive ratings from a majority of Americans. The Secret Service is currently preparing for the upcoming UN General Assembly, which will bring over 140 world leaders to Manhattan and require a multi-layer, multi-agency plan for protection. The agency is bringing in agents from posts around the world and is confident in its security measures.