The select congressional committee set up to investigate the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold its first hearing on September 26th.
The hearing will focus on the Secret Service's role and perceived shortcomings in its reliance on state and local law enforcement for its protective missions. According to According to Politico, a special team investigating the July attack on President Trump is accelerating its investigation, including requesting massive amounts of documents and conducting numerous interviews in preparation for witness identification.
After the House of Representatives unanimously voted to create a special committee to investigate the July 13 assassination attempt, the subsequent assassination attempt on Sunday prompted lawmakers to urge expanding the committee's authority to new threats, the outlet reported. In a recent briefing by the Secret Service, members of the special committee praised the agency's response to recent incidents and maintained confidence in the agency's capabilities despite the severe challenges posed by these threats.
Special Committee on Trump Assassination Attempt Holds First Hearing https://t.co/yq9h6hqyVK
— Politico (@politico) September 19, 2024
According to Politico, the task force has a deadline of mid-December to produce a comprehensive report and recommend legislative measures aimed at preventing future incidents and strengthening security protocols for those in its custody. (Related story: 'I don't believe it': House Speaker Mike Johnson demands 'accountability' after assassination attempt on Trump)
The acting director of the Secret Service on Monday announced plans to overhaul the agency in the wake of the second assassination attempt on President Trump, with Lowe saying the agency needed to revamp its methods because the threat level remains high.
A whistleblower alleged in August that Rowe had cut resources to the Surveillance Task Force, which conducts advanced threat assessments at the venue. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has confirmed those allegations. letter Rowe also accused the department of retaliating against agents who raised safety concerns ahead of a pro-Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
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