Lawmakers on Trump assassination task force share rare bipartisan ‘commitment’; omitted reps question absence
SUMMARY
A newly formed bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Trump is gaining attention for its unity, though some lawmakers are questioning why they were omitted. Announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the task force includes 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats, with Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., chairing the panel and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., serving as ranking member. Members, including Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and Clay Higgins, R-La., have voiced their commitment to uncovering security lapses and ensuring accountability. Critics, including Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., who was not selected, argue that the task force lacks sufficient military expertise and propose alternative investigations. The task force will utilize subpoena power to probe the security failures that led to the attack on July 13th, 2024, at the Butler rally in Pennsylvania.
