Journalist Susan Crabtree has broken wide-open the investigation into security failures surrounding Donald Trump, reporting that Secret Service snipers were ordered to hold fire until a threat fired first. On The Tucker Carlson Show, commentators are praising her aggressive, early coverage of the Butler shooting. A guest on the show highlighted her rapid-fire reporting, noting that on "July 14th, the, you know, Crooks' body is still on the rooftop-top, and Susan Crabtree, uh, reports... And she-- This is, like, a great reporter. She's very deeply sourced-" regarding the critical lapses that allowed the shooter to get so close to the former president.
Beyond the immediate security lapses on the ground, Susan Crabtree's reporting has also exposed the internal power struggles shaping the agency's leadership. On the same episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, a guest pointed to her reporting on Susie Wiles pushing for Sean Curran's advancement within the Secret Service. "According to r- reporter Susan Crabtree, I guess Sean Curran is, um, a favorite of Susie Wiles, which I don't know why Susie Wiles would have the power to keep or promote him to be Secret Service director" after he oversaw such high-profile failures.
As congressional investigations into the Secret Service drag on, Susan Crabtree's reporting continues to serve as a primary source for critics demanding accountability. With more revelations likely to emerge from her deep well of agency sources, the spotlight on leadership and political allies like Susie Wiles will only intensify as the public demands answers.