The US House of Representatives is setting up a special bipartisan task force to investigate the recent shooting attempt on former President Donald Trump. This decision comes after the July 13 incident where Trump was targeted, leading to widespread criticism of the Secret Service.
The new task force will be made up of seven Republicans and six Democrats. This diverse team will look into the security lapses that allowed the assassination attempt to occur. They will also have the power to issue subpoenas and recommend changes to improve security measures. The task force’s main goal is to ensure such a serious security failure does not happen again.
The US Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting high-profile individuals like the president, has faced harsh criticism since the shooting. During a recent hearing, both Republican and Democratic leaders expressed their frustration with the agency’s performance. James Comer, the Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the committee, both demanded the resignation of USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, expressed his shock at the security failures that led to the attempt on Trump’s life. He stressed the importance of the task force’s work and assured that it would move swiftly to address the issues. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries also supported the creation of the task force, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation and reform.
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Kimberly Cheatle, the Director of the Secret Service, has acknowledged that the shooting is the most significant operational failure for the agency in a decade. Despite this, she has refused to resign, standing by the agency’s actions and defense.
The House will vote on a resolution this week to formally establish the task force and finalize its members. This step is seen as crucial in addressing the concerns raised by the shooting and preventing future security breaches.
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