| Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), alongside Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), introduced a resolution to require the Department of Homeland Security to hand over all documents, records, and communications to Congress regarding the Secret Service’s handling of President Trump’s July 13th rally in Butler, PA. The introduction of the resolution follows Rep. Crane’s visit to the site of the attempted assassination with the House Homeland Security Committee led by Chairman Mark Green (R-TN). Specifically, the resolution would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to surrender all records relating to the attempted assassination of President Trump on July 13th within 7 days of the adoption of the resolution. “On Monday, I visited the site of the attempted assassination against President Trump, including the roof where the shooter was positioned. As a former Navy SEAL sniper, it was clear to me that many security measures were completely dropped making President Trump extremely vulnerable,” said Rep. Crane. “There’s no excuse for this grave failure. Accountability must be inescapable for those responsible. With yesterday’s resignation of Secret Service Director Cheatle, we must continue to push aggressively for continued accountability.” “After Monday’s hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle, during which the House Oversight Committee received no substantive answers, it is crucial for Congress to step in and conduct oversight over Secret Service’s failures on July 13th. House Leadership must quickly bring Rep. Crane’s legislation to the Floor to force Mayorkas’s DHS to comply with our ongoing investigation.” Read more from The Washington Examiner. |
July 24, 2024