The House Oversight Committee has summoned the head of the U.S. Secret Service to testify on the alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Representative Ronny Jackson, a Texas Republican, alleges that a bullet grazed his nephew's neck during the incident.
The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. The committee's chairman, Representative James Comer (R-Ky.), has summoned the head of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, to testify on the incident.
In a letter to Cheatle, Comer wrote that the incident was an "assassination attempt on President Trump" and that "at least one bystander is dead." He lauded the Secret Service agents who quickly intervened to protect Trump, stating that their "tremendous bravery... cannot be overstated."
House Oversight Committee Summons Secret Service Head Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump
Comer's letter requests Cheatle's appearance at a full committee hearing on July 22, 2024, just one week after the Republican National Convention. The House Homeland Security Committee has also requested an official briefing on the incident.
Representative Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) claims that a bullet grazed his nephew's neck during the rally. Jackson told the Fox News program "Hannity" that his nephew was "very lucky" and that the bullet "just grazed his neck."
House Oversight Committee Summons Secret Service Head Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump
Trump was escorted off-stage by Secret Service agents after the incident, but not before pumping a fist in the air and mouthing "fight" to his supporters. The Trump campaign later announced that he would still be attending the RNC.
Two other people were critically injured in the shooting, according to the Secret Service. The shooter, identified as James Swanson, was killed by law enforcement.
House Oversight Committee Summons Secret Service Head Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of upcoming political conventions. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called on Cheatle to ensure that the Republican and Democratic conventions will be secure.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the House Oversight Committee will be seeking answers from the Secret Service on how the alleged assassination attempt occurred and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
House Oversight Committee Summons Secret Service Head Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump
