News ‘A colossal failure’: How were pro-Trump rioters able to breach Capitol security? January 6, 2021 Kristine Phillips, Kevin Johnson and Bart Jansen, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘A colossal failure’: How were pro-Trump rioters able to breach Capitol security? "In my experience in 50 years in law enforcement, this is unprecedented," said a former Secret Service director of the rioters entering the Capitol.