Saturday, February 8, 2025

Secret Service Under Fire: Trump Shooting Sparks Congressional Hearing

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The Secret Service may be held accountable for the shooting incident involving former President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Yesterday, BBC reported that James Comer, chair of the U.S. House Oversight Committee and Representative from Kentucky (Republican), has summoned Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to a hearing on the 22nd to address the assassination attempt on Trump.

FBI Special Agent Kevin Rozek stated during a press conference that it was astonishing that the shooter, identified as Thomas Mathew Crooks, was only neutralized by the Secret Service after he had fired his weapon.

The FBI is investigating the incident as an assassination attempt, with both the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security also involved in the investigation.

Stephen Moore, a senior economic advisor to Trump’s campaign, said, “There are many questions about the Secret Service’s preparation for the campaign event,” indicating that Trump clearly needed more protection.

A Secret Service official denied reports that Trump’s security team’s request for additional security had been refused.

Following the shooting at the campaign event, Trump, bleeding from his right ear, was surrounded by security personnel and taken to the hospital. He is reported to be in good condition.

The shooter was killed on the spot by security personnel.

However, the shooting resulted in the death of one civilian at the campaign event and injuries to two others.

On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump emphasized, “In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United.” adding that Americans should not allow “Evil to win.”

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