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John Cornyn: “The Secret Service had none [anti-drone technology].”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

'We Are Not Prepared': John Cornyn Warns Adversaries Could Use Drone Swarms To Assassinate President

Published August 31, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:58

… the shooter had a drone and used that for purposes of surveillance before he actually got in place and took the shot. And I asked about anti drone technology for The Secret Service had none [anti-drone technology]. They're present and their own drones were apparently not operational for some reason. It is true that the Iranian regime currently has a death warrant out for President Trump, and the FBI has interrupted and disrupted a number of assassination attempts against President Trump. (01:58–02:06)

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Asserts that the Secret Service lacks anti-drone technology.

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