Reps Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Co., addressed the media regarding the second assassination attempt on former President Trump. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with lingering questions surrounding the events.
During the press conference, Crow strongly condemned political violence, emphasizing that such actions have no place in the country. Kelly highlighted concerns raised by the Secret Service, indicating a shortage of staff within the agency.
Kelly expressed his unease with the escalating rhetoric in the current political climate. He raised questions about the security measures in place during Trump's public event in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a large crowd had gathered. Kelly questioned how the shooter was able to target Trump at a golf course, suggesting that there may have been a breach in security protocols.
Crow announced that the House would be launching an investigation into whether Secret Service protocols were properly followed during the Florida incident. He noted discrepancies in the handling of security measures between the two events, indicating a potential lapse in protocol during the Butler assassination attempt.
