The U.S. Secret Service, already under intense scrutiny following two recent assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, is facing new criticism as it prepares to send employees to an LGBTQ-focused event at Florida’s Walt Disney World.
The event, the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, is set to take place from October 7-10 and aims to promote LGBTQ diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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The summit features breakout sessions, a gala, and various other events to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging, according to the event’s website. “Individually and as a collective community, we can break down barriers, bring everyone along, and illuminate the way forward where workplaces—and the world—are rich in inclusion and belonging,” the website states.
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The Secret Service’s decision to participate in the summit comes at a time when the agency is facing serious concerns about its ability to adequately protect high-profile figures like former President Trump.
Recent reports have revealed significant missteps in security planning during a July 13 assassination attempt on Trump, which resulted in one spectator’s death, two others seriously wounded, and