Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has subpoenaed Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Cheatle has faced calls to resign but has refused. The attacker, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired eight shots at Trump and the rally crowd before being shot by a Secret Service member.

Key Points

  • Subpoena issued to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for testimony
  • Attacker Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight shots at Trump and the rally crowd
  • Calls for Cheatle to resign have been refused

Pros

  • House Oversight Committee taking action to investigate the security failures
  • Efforts to hold Secret Service accountable for the incident

Cons

  • Failure of security measures to prevent the assassination attempt
  • Lack of transparency and cooperation from DHS and the Secret Service