Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump

Floor Speech

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding.

On July 13, the Secret Service failed in its mission to protect President Donald J. Trump. By failing to properly secure the perimeter, by failing to adequately communicate about a security threat, a known security threat, and by failing to keep President Trump from being struck by a shot fired by a would-be assassin, the Secret Service failed the American people.

While the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is a necessary first step, it does not absolve the agency of its responsibility for what occurred.

To address this critical flaw, Congress must investigate the circumstances that led up to this incident, including the decisions that were made and including the decisions that should have been made to prevent this tragedy.

Among those who were struck by gunfire was Fire Chief Corey Comperatore, who was killed while shielding his wife and daughter.

There needs to be accountability for what happened on that Saturday afternoon in Butler County, and I urge all of my colleagues to support H. Res. 1367, Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump.

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