Top Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has expressed anger at the Department of Homeland Security for allegedly stonewalling an investigation into two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has accused the Biden-Harris administration of "resisting" an investigation into two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Blumenthal, a leading member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed his anger over the alleged "stonewalling" by the Department of Homeland Security.
Blumenthal's comments came after an arrest was made in connection with an assassination attempt on Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, Ryan Routh, was apprehended after his AK-47 muzzle was spotted protruding from a chain-link fence near where Trump was playing.
Democrats Accuse Biden-Harris Admin of Obstructing Trump Assassination Probe
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the assassination attempt and called for an end to political violence. However, Trump has blamed his political opponents, including Harris, for demonizing him and inciting violence against him.
Blumenthal criticized the administration for its handling of the investigation, accusing it of "resisting" efforts to "get to the bottom" of the assassination attempts. He demanded that the Department of Homeland Security provide all the information it has to Congress.
Democrats Accuse Biden-Harris Admin of Obstructing Trump Assassination Probe
The senator said that the administration has a "responsibility to investigate and prosecute these attempts on the life of a former president," and that the "stonewalling" by Homeland Security is "unacceptable."
Blumenthal's accusations have been met with resistance from the Biden-Harris administration, which maintains that it is fully cooperating with the investigation. The Department of Homeland Security has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that it is committed to protecting the safety of all Americans, including former presidents.
Democrats Accuse Biden-Harris Admin of Obstructing Trump Assassination Probe
The investigation into the assassination attempts is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether the Biden-Harris administration will provide the necessary information to Congress and the public. Blumenthal's accusations have raised concerns about the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in the face of potential threats to national security.
Meanwhile, Trump has continued to blame his political opponents for the assassination attempts and has demanded that they be held accountable for their actions. The former president has also called for an investigation into the "radical left" and its role in inciting violence against conservatives.
The investigation into the assassination attempts is likely to continue for some time, and it remains to be seen whether the Biden-Harris administration will provide the necessary information to Congress and the public. Blumenthal's accusations have raised concerns about the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in the face of potential threats to national security.
