Hawley Introduces Bill To Declassify Information On Trump Assassination Attempt
SUMMARY
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has introduced a bill requiring the declassification of information regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The legislation mandates the Director of National Intelligence and other officials to disclose details about Secret Service plans before and during the rally, the attack's response, and the FBI’s ongoing investigation. Hawley, citing whistleblowers, stated that law enforcement personnel abandoned their rooftop post due to heat, compromising security. "We need the truth about the assassination attempt against President Trump," Hawley asserted. The bill also calls for a comprehensive report to Congress on the incident, including the shooter's identity, motive, and method. The attack injured Trump and two supporters and killed Corey Comperatore, 50.
