House Panel Holds Hearing on Trump Assassination Attempt

The House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump held its first public hearing, focusing on local law enforcement responses during the July 13 shooting that resulted in a rallygoer's death. Lawmakers are scrutinizing security failures highlighted in a recent Senate report, which pointed to 'foreseeable, preventable' mistakes by the Secret Service that allowed the shooter to gain access to a vantage point. Testimonies were heard from various law enforcement officials, including local police and a medical examiner, while a former Secret Service agent also provided insight into the agency's shortcomings. The hearing aims to clarify local law enforcement's actions and decisions during the incident, while the task force has also expanded its investigation to include a second assassination attempt in Florida. Questions remain regarding why local officers failed to prevent the shooter from taking a position to fire on Trump, despite receiving prior warnings. The ongoing investigation reflects heightened concerns over the security protocols surrounding the former president.