„This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy,“ Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, wrote in the report. „What happened was inexcusable and the consequences imposed for the failures so far do not reflect the severity of the situation.“

The report accuses then-Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle of „falsely“ testifying to Congress that „no USSS asset requests were denied for the Butler rally.“ Cheatle resigned nearly a year ago after testifying before Congress.