President Donald Trump reportedly barred a Secret Service agent associated with the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, from coming near him again, according to journalist Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics.
Trump addressed the matter during a Christmas party last year for his Secret Service detail at Mar-a-Lago. Referring to the agent in question, Trump said, “As you guys can see, that person is no longer welcome here.” The remark was reportedly made in front of several agents and reflected Trump’s serious concerns about the agent’s performance.
Crabtree wrote that the unnamed junior agent had been responsible for leading security during the Butler rally and was seen by Trump as a central figure in what he considered major security failures.
Trump had stopped by the Secret Service gathering to thank the team for protecting him during two near-death assassination attempts, but didn’t shy away from holding some individuals accountable. Multiple sources confirmed to RealClearPolitics that Trump made it clear he never wanted the agent involved anywhere near him again.
During the July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, a bullet grazed Trump’s ear while he was on stage. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had climbed onto a nearby rooftop and managed to take multiple shots. One rallygoer was killed, and two others were injured, one critically. Crooks was later shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper.
Footage of the incident showed the chaotic moments:
- Gunshots directed at Trump
- Secret Service returning fire
- A voice shouting “shooter is down”
- Trump being helped to his feet
- Trump asking for his shoes
- Trump raising his fists in defiance
Nearly a year later, six Secret Service personnel were suspended without pay as the agency faced mounting scrutiny. On July 9, 2025, CBS News confirmed the suspensions and revealed their names.
Crabtree also reported that key supervisors who approved the final security plan for the Butler rally were never disciplined. One of them, Nick Menster, is now the deputy lead on Lara and Eric Trump’s protection detail. Another, Nick Olszewski, currently heads the Inspection Division, the office responsible for oversight and accountability.
According to Congressional testimony, Myotsoty Perez—a relatively inexperienced agent—was the “site agent” overseeing the rally security. She was not specifically chosen for the high-profile event; her assignment came up due to regular rotation. Meredith Bank, a more experienced agent from the Pittsburgh Field Office, served as the day’s “lead agent” overseeing the event from Trump’s arrival to departure.
Other agents involved included:
- Dana Dubrey – site counterpart from the Pittsburgh Field Office
- Tim Burke – special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh office
- Brian Pardini – deputy chief of that office
- John Marciniak – counter-sniper from the Uniformed Division, assigned to the rally with only two days to prepare due to a prior Iranian threat
Despite the suspensions, no disciplinary action was taken against the top supervisors who signed off on the security walkthrough.
