Several members of the U.S. Secret Service Pittsburgh Field Office have reportedly been placed on administrative leave following the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

A different group of USSS agents specifically assigned to Trump’s detail remain operational, sources familiar with the matter told RealClear Politics.

Anthony Guglielmi, USSS chief of communications, told Fox News Digital in a statement that the agency’s personnel are held “to the highest professional standards, and any identified and substantiated violations of policy will be investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibility for potential disciplinary action.”

USSS did not directly confirm any employees placed on leave, but Guglielmi added that given the “personal” nature of the matter, the agency is “not in a position to comment further.”

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“The U.S. Secret Service is committed to investigating the decisions and actions of personnel related to the event in Butler, Pennsylvania and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump,” Guglielmi said. “The U.S. Secret Service’s mission assurance review is progressing, and we are examining the processes, procedures and factors that led to this operational failure.”

Sources told RealClear Politics that the decision to place Pittsburgh Field Office employees on leave versus the other agents assigned to Trump’s detail has created some internal speculation that the local office may bear the brunt of responsibility for failures on July 13.

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Former President Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet during a July 13 assassination attempt at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Evan Vucci)

Various lawmakers have called on the Secret Service to make personnel changes and fire employees after the assassination attempt that killed Corey Comperatore and left two others, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, severely injured, while the former president astoundingly walked away with only a grazed ear.

Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned less than two weeks after the shooting and after giving her initial testimony about the event before members of Congress.

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U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, at the Capitol in Washington on Monday, July 22, 2024.  ( AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Police-worn body camera footage released on Aug. 9 shows the moments after gunman Thomas Crooks, 20, opened fire at the rally in which local Butler law enforcement can be heard discussing how Secret Service was apparently supposed to secure the AGR building Crooks shot from.

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“I f—ing told them they need to post the f—ing guys over here … the Secret Service,” the officer says in the video. “I told them that f—ing Tuesday. I told them to f—ing post guys over here.”

A video taken by Copenhaver from his point of view in the stand also shows a figure clearly moving across the roof of the AGR building just three minutes before gunfire rang out. 

Thomas Crooks seen at the Trump rally on July 13 in Butler, PA. (Sen. Ron Johnson)

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Additionally, Republican Louisiana Sen. Higgins’ Office recently revealed that the USSS did not retrieve radios that had been set aside for them by Butler County tactical command and arranged during their pre-mission planning process.

The congressional Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force will be in Butler on Monday to meet with local officials and gather more first-hand knowledge about the events of July 13.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — College campuses throughout the Pittsburgh area have been very busy as students are moving into their dorms and getting ready for the new school year to start.

Throughout the past week, at places like Pitt, Duquesne, and Carlow universities, it’s an exciting time for students to be on campus. 

University of Pittsburgh

Students at Pitt moved onto campus starting on Sunday as the new school year is ready to get underway. 

Nervous parents and students alike worked to get the kids settled in ahead of classes beginning. 

“Move-in day is going pretty good,” said Lexi Thomas, who was helping her sister move in. “We’ve got buckets galore and our aunt just came in with another basket. We’re getting this girl moved in. She’s excited and we’re excited.

“The drive was a little long,” said Grace Boyer. “We had five hours, but it was worth it. So far, we were able to load most of the car into the cart that we have. It’s all good!” 

Classes start next week. 

Duquesne University

More than 1,700 new students moved onto campus at Duquesne University earlier this week. 

Student orientation leaders said that it’s one of the best days of the school year — but said it can also be pretty stressful, so they do everything they can to make things as easy as possible for new students and their families.

“We try to keep today a little bit chill since it’s so hectic with moving in and things like that,” said Team Leader Sabrina Paules. “Afterwards, they have an ice cream social and s’mores where they can meet new people and talk to everybody.” 

Classes at Duquesne are set to begin on Monday. 

Carlow University

New students at Carlow were welcomed onto campus on Wednesday.

The university has record enrollment numbers this year and President Dr. Kathy Humphrey said that the theme of the new school year is ‘Discovery.’ She added that she’s excited to see where these new students end up. 

“Every year is an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and in our students’ lives,” Dr. Humphrey said. “We see it every day. When I see these young people walk in, I see them not today, but I see them as they will be in four years. So I am always elated to be a part of our opening celebrations.”

Upperclassmen will begin moving in this weekend and classes are set to begin on Monday. 

West Virginia University 

The three-day process of moving in at West Virginia University started last week.

Some parents and students spoke to KDKA as they were getting ready to start a new chapter in life with the beginning of the new school year.

“It’s a lot of good emotions,” said parent Annie Duchess. “You know, ups and downs. I think it’s gonna be exciting for her. We’ll just take it day by day and see how she does and I hope she makes good choices.”

“They let your parents come help you,” said student Maggie Manson. “I like how they didn’t restrict it and make you do everything by yourselves. I am excited!” 

Classes started yesterday.