A report published by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) details a series of technical failures related to the anti-drone
system deployed during Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the
assassination attempt against him occurred.
According to the document, around 4:20 p.m. EST, the system
operator detected that the Ethernet cable essential for the equipment's
operation was damaged, preventing the system from functioning correctly at a
critical moment for the event's security.
After identifying the problem, technical personnel managed
to restore the equipment's operation at approximately 4:29 p.m. EST, at which
point the anti-drone system was finally activated and began detection and
airspace monitoring.
The report also notes that this type of equipment should be
inspected and functionally tested at least one day before any high-risk event,
in order to detect and promptly correct any technical anomalies. The revelation
of this failure has raised questions about compliance with security protocols
and the preparedness of the devices intended to protect high-profile public
events.