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A House Republican lawmaker is alleging that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas denied stronger Secret Service protection for former President Trump multiple times.

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., made the accusation hours after Trump was grazed by a bullet at his Saturday Pennsylvania rally.

"I have very reliable sources telling me there have been repeated requests for stronger secret service protection for President Trump. Denied by Secretary Mayorkas," Waltz wrote on X.

Republican Congressman claims Trump shooter Thomas Crooks had three encrypted accounts overseas and hints at 'Iranian plot' as FBI continues to investigate

Rep. Michael Waltz said he has been speaking with agents as the FBI continues to probe the attack, learning the bureau believes Thomas Crooks may have been linked to foreign accounts amid sensational rumors of an 'Iranian plot'.

'The shooter had three encrypted accounts overseas. At the same time we're having an Iranian plot,' Waltz said on Jesse Watters Primetime late Thursday.

'I think this is going to go much broader, much deeper... We're going to get to the bottom of this beginning Monday.'

'The shooter had three encrypted accounts overseas. At the same time we're having an Iranian plot,'

Republican Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) has just resigned from Congress after being tapped to serve as incoming President Donald Trump’s national security adviser.

However, some Republicans are raising concerns about how this could impact the balance of the House of Representatives, The Hill reported.

Waltz’s resignation takes effect when Trump takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025.

This ensures Waltz can vote for Speaker of the House on January 3. ...

Unlike other cabinet positions, the national security adviser role goes into effect as soon a candidate accepts the role rather than requiring Senate confirmation.