Top Senate Democrats blast the Biden-Harris administration for allegedly withholding documents and evidence pertaining to assassination attempts on former President Trump.
A top Senate Democrat has accused the Biden-Harris administration of "stonewalling" in response to requests for information on the assassination attempts on former President Trump and potential failures by the U.S. Secret Service.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) within the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was "almost derelict in its duty by resisting our requests for documents, evidence, and information that are necessary to investigate."
Biden and Harris Accused of Stonewalling in Trump Assassination Inquiry
Blumenthal's comments come amid growing scrutiny of the two assassination attempts on Trump, including a recent incident in which a man was arrested after allegedly scaling a White House fence and attempting to enter the executive mansion.
The Democrat reiterated his disappointment in the department, adding that he had become "angry" that DHS had not been more forthcoming with information.
Biden and Harris Accused of Stonewalling in Trump Assassination Inquiry
The DHS has defended its handling of the investigation, stating that it has provided all necessary information to Congress. However, Blumenthal and other lawmakers have argued that the department has been slow to respond to requests and has withheld key documents.
The inquiry is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with Blumenthal pledging to subpoena DHS officials if necessary to obtain the requested information.
Biden and Harris Accused of Stonewalling in Trump Assassination Inquiry
The alleged stonewalling by the Biden-Harris administration has raised concerns about transparency and accountability in the investigation. Critics have accused the administration of attempting to protect its own interests by withholding potentially damaging information.
The White House has denied any wrongdoing and has pledged to cooperate fully with the inquiry. However, the ongoing allegations of stonewalling could further erode public trust in the administration's handling of the investigation.
Biden and Harris Accused of Stonewalling in Trump Assassination Inquiry
