Gene J. Puskar/AP

Local SWAT team blames Trump assassination attempt on lack of planning, communication

The local SWAT team at the Butler Trump rally shared their story with ABC News.

July 29, 2024
24/7 Coverage of Breaking News and Live Events.
ON NOW • LIVE
10:30 am
Airing LIVE
ABC News Live First

At least 8 injured in 'major' incident in UK, police and emergency officials say

Police said the incident was in Southport, a town north of Liverpool.

6 minutes ago

Trending video

0:43
Tiger shark swims within meters of paddleboarder
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, July 25, 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, July 25, 2024.
Victim of undocumented immigrant’s 2008 attack swipes at Harris
Jul 29
  • Election 2024 updates: Beshear says Vance 'ain't from Appalachia' at Harris event
  • Harris sees boost in favorability after Biden drops out of race: POLL
    • Julia Nikhinson/AP

    Politics

    Politics

    More News

    Winner Noah Lyles celebrates after the Men's 100m final during during the Diamond League London Athletics Meet in London, England, Saturday, July 20, 2024.
    Winner Noah Lyles celebrates after the Men's 100m final during during the Diamond League London Athletics Meet in London, England, Saturday, July 20, 2024.
    'Fastest person on Earth': Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles on his Olympic ambitions
    3 hours ago
  • Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics
  • Kiefer earns 2nd Olympic gold in women's foil fencing with victory over US teammate
    • John Walton/AP
    President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, amendment to strip presidents of immunity
    Jul 29
    Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
    Shop today’s Amazon deals
    Shop today’s Amazon deals
    Today's Amazon Deals: 13 picks starting at 40% off
    Jul 26
  • The best mosquito traps for the home and yard
  • The Lowe's appliance sale: Shop up to 70% off major appliances
    • ABC News, amazon
    A damaged gate and debris are seen at a football pitch after a reported strike from Lebanon fell in Majdal Shams village in the Israeli-annexed Golan area on July 28, 2024.
    A damaged gate and debris are seen at a football pitch after a reported strike from Lebanon fell in Majdal Shams village in the Israeli-annexed Golan area on July 28, 2024.
    Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel strikes 'deep inside' Lebanon after deadly attack
    Jul 29
    Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images
    FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk addresses the European Jewish Association's conference in Krakow, Poland, Jan. 22, 2024. A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris to impersonate her is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead just three months away from November's elections. The video gained attention after Musk shared it on his social media platform X on Friday, July 26, without noting it was originally released as parody. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)
    FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk addresses the European Jewish Association's conference in Krakow, Poland, Jan. 22, 2024. A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris to impersonate her is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead just three months away from November's elections. The video gained attention after Musk shared it on his social media platform X on Friday, July 26, without noting it was originally released as parody. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)
    A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris' voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
    Jul 28
    The Associated Press

    International News

    Trees burn through the night east of the small community of Payne Creek as the Park Fire, which has grown to 353,194 acres and is 10 percent contained, continues its spread on July 27, 2024 near Chico, CA.
    Trees burn through the night east of the small community of Payne Creek as the Park Fire, which has grown to 353,194 acres and is 10 percent contained, continues its spread on July 27, 2024 near Chico, CA.
    Wildfires break out across the West: Latest fire and smoke maps
    Jul 29
  • California wildfire victims on losing house, business: 'There was nothing left'
  • Jasper Fire devastates resort town, national park: Latest map
    • David McNew/Getty Images
    Sally Lightfoot crabs, also known as the red rock crabs, line the volcanic ash on Bartolome Island, Ecuador in the Galapagos on Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alie Skowronski)
    Sally Lightfoot crabs, also known as the red rock crabs, line the volcanic ash on Bartolome Island, Ecuador in the Galapagos on Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alie Skowronski)
    The Galapagos Islands and their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
    Jul 29
    The Associated Press
    Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during a rally in his home town of Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024.
    Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during a rally in his home town of Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024.
    Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash, claims Democrats are 'anti-family'
    Jul 26
  • Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's comments on 'childless cat ladies'
  • JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment
    • Paul Vernon/AP

    2024 Olympics

    2024 Olympics

    United States' Magda Skarbonkiewicz, left, and Turkey's Nisanur Erbil compete in the women's individual Sabre round of 32 competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
    United States' Magda Skarbonkiewicz, left, and Turkey's Nisanur Erbil compete in the women's individual Sabre round of 32 competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
    US women's saber fencers lose Olympic bouts overshadowed by a match-fixing investigation
    2 hours ago
  • See Snoop Dogg's adorable moment with his granddaughter at 2024 Paris Olympics
  • US men's basketball team beats Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics
    • The Associated Press
    Left to right: Lin, Dorice, Elaine, Margaret, Vicki, Donna, Lisa, Barbara
    Left to right: Lin, Dorice, Elaine, Margaret, Vicki, Donna, Lisa, Barbara
    8 retirees headed to Poland to see Taylor Swift: 'We're in our golden era'
    Jul 29
    Barbara O'Hare
    This photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star War” franchise, which was sold for $175,000 during an auction Friday, July 26, 2024. (Heritage Auctions via AP)
    This photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star War” franchise, which was sold for $175,000 during an auction Friday, July 26, 2024. (Heritage Auctions via AP)
    Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K
    Jul 28
    The Associated Press
    Drag queen Piche prepares to perform, at the Debilly Bridge in Paris, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
    Drag queen Piche prepares to perform, at the Debilly Bridge in Paris, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
    A record 191 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing in the 2024 Olympics
    2 hours ago
  • Paris Olympics Day 2: Simone Biles and LeBron James shine as Americans step up at the Games
  • American Torri Huske edges Gretchen Walsh by .04 seconds in 100 butterfly
    • The Associated Press
    A cat, that lives in a cafe, sits under a chair in Pristina, Kosovo, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Florent Bajrami)
    A cat, that lives in a cafe, sits under a chair in Pristina, Kosovo, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Florent Bajrami)
    A cat's the star at these venues around the world, from museums to bars to government offices
    28 minutes ago
    The Associated Press

    In Case You Missed It

    In Case You Missed It

    Pedro Pascal attends the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, CA, July 27, 2024.
    Pedro Pascal attends the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, CA, July 27, 2024.
    Pedro Pascal, 'Fantastic Four' cast take stage as MCU details announced at Comic-Con
    Jul 28
  • Robert Downey Jr. to return to Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom
    • Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
    This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine." (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP)
    This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine." (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP)
    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205M debut
    Jul 28
  • Review: Hugh Jackman is grumpy perfection in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
    • The Associated Press
    Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt attend the Columbia Pictures World Premiere of "The Garfield Movie" in Hollywood, CA, May 19, 2024.
    Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt attend the Columbia Pictures World Premiere of "The Garfield Movie" in Hollywood, CA, May 19, 2024.
    Chris Pratt calls wife Katherine Schwarzenegger 'greatest party planner in history'
    39 minutes ago
    Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images
    Best photos from Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
    Jul 28
  • Photos: 2024 Republican National Convention
  • In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2024
    • Jamie Squire/Getty Images
    In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2024
    Jul 18
  • Trump Rally Shooting: Slideshow
  • Israel-Gaza conflict: Slideshow
    • Harry Langdon/Getty Images, FILE