EconBuff Podcast #55 with Harry Hueston
Dr. Harry Hueston talks with me about what happened at the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on then candidate for president Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. Dr. Hueston describes what the primary security lapses were that allowed the attempt on Trump’s life to occur. Dr. Hueston presents a detail description of how the gunman managed to bypass security measures and gain a vantage point to fire at Trump. We explore how the Secret Service and local law enforcement coordinated their response once the first shot was fired. Dr. Hueston discusses what we know about the firearm and ammunition used in the attack and compares this to weapons used in past assassination attempts. Dr. Hueston explains how the layout and scene of the event factored into the attempt and what security protocols exist for scanning and securing elevated positions at political events. We discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the incident, and Dr. Hueston lays out what leadership qualities he views as essential for overseeing the protection of high-profile individuals. Finally, we consider an analysis of the sequence of events during the attack and we conclude with Dr. Hueston’s view on how law enforcement agencies balance the need for public accessibility during political events with the imperative of ensuring the safety of the individuals involved.
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Show Notes:
"Assassination in the United States: An Operational Study of Recent Assassins, Attackers, and Near-Lethal Approachers" by Fein and Vossekuil.
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