Marsha Blackburn

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said Wednesday that the Secret Service needs to be "cleaned up" after what she described as repeated security failures involving President Donald Trump and other protectees.

Blackburn, appearing on Newsmax's "National Report," questioned the agency's security protocols and training standards after what she called a third assassination attempt tied to the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

"I think what we have learned is that they have been incomplete in some of their assessments for how they protect not only President Trump and his family, but the other protectees," Blackburn said.

Blackburn pointed to security concerns surrounding the annual Washington event and raised questions about how an unauthorized individual allegedly gained access to a restricted area.

"If you take the situation, the third assassination attempt there at the White House Correspondents Dinner, you have to ask the questions," she said. "Why was the stairwell not locked off? How was anybody who was not a guest at that dinner able to get into that area of the hotel?"

Blackburn also questioned if Secret Service agents properly monitored surveillance footage before establishing security checkpoints at the venue.

"Why were they not viewing surveillance video to see who was in that area before the Secret Service took control and set up the magnetometers?" she said.

Blackburn said the incidents reflect broader problems n the agency, including concerns about political bias and inadequate training among personnel tasked with protecting high-profile officials.

"And if we have people that are bringing their political views to work, if we have people that are incomplete or are not properly trained, then we need to deal with that," Blackburn said.

She said all protectees deserve the agency's "complete attention" to ensure their safety.

"There is proper training and there is an understanding that all of these protectees deserve their complete attention in order to make certain that they are being protected," Blackburn added.

Blackburn's remarks come amid continued scrutiny of the Secret Service following several security lapses involving Trump during the 2024 campaign cycle. Lawmakers from both parties have called for reviews of the agency's operations and leadership after multiple incidents raised questions about preparedness and coordination.

The Secret Service has faced mounting pressure in recent months to strengthen its security procedures and restore public confidence in its ability to protect current and former presidents, candidates and other senior government officials.

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