Moo...PC Acting Dir Rowe, USSS...
We need more money for intelligence...no mention of more boots on the ground. Continues to refer to better accountability to local and state partners their responsibilities.
All agent must spend 4 to 5 years in a field office doing investigator work, much is financial crimes. (I disagree, we don't take years to train the military)
President has highest level utilizing the DOJ.
Her never stated clearly, if Trump was receiving the same level of service. Reporters ask in many ways and many times. Rowe always redirected.
Side note....seemed Congress is requesting information on usage for additional funding he is requesting.
Additional .... House pass yesterday (per reporter?) a bill requiring all former presidents to receive the same level of security as an acting president. Rowe's response,
Well they're getting it now.
Reporter drill down then why does Congress feel they're not?
Moo...A total PR stunt !!!! He had nothing new to share on 7/13, continues to blame local LE, refused to commit if additional resources have been requested and denied, stated he's still reviewing those from other sources.
Spoke of how hard agents are working, how proud he is, basically accepted no responsibility.
I hope Congress will take a hard look, and it's frequently been mentioned, to separate the Secret Service to protection services only. I think they can better accomplish their mission to protection services, better accountability and focus. Banking oversight requires tremendous manpower, resources and field offices. I just don't see how that is complementary of a Protection Service.