US EditionRepublicans Mark Trump Assassination Attempt Anniversary
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 14 – Threat assessment cases have more than doubled since 2017, reflecting a sustained rise in politically motivated violence and multiple attacks against U.S. political figures, experts say.
- On July 13, 2024, a gunman opened fire at Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and was killed by Secret Service snipers, highlighting security lapses.
- Investigators identified the attacker as Thomas Matthew Crooks after the July 13, 2024, shooting, and his motives remain murky one year later.
- Broader incidents this year include a second assassination attempt on Trump, an arson attack targeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's family, and the killing of a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.
- A just-released Senate report outlined Secret Service failures before the attempt, prompting oversight to improve security.
- House Committee on Homeland Security will continue oversight to ensure DHS applies task force recommendations, ensuring enhanced security measures against growing threats.
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House Republicans Call For An End To Violent Rhetoric On The Anniversary Of Butler Shooting
WASHINGTON—The Republican Study Committee marked the anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump by warning of the dangers of violent political rhetoric.Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) on Monday introduced a resolution condemning the attempts on Trump’s life as well as “those who incite violence against political officials.” The resolution specifically mentioned the recent fatal …
House Republicans remember Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A year after the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump's life in Butler, Pennsylvania, lawmakers have gone over multiple details related to the incident. A group of House Republicans say it's time to commemorate the historic moment. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Mike Kelly headed the attempted assassination task force and looked extensively into the Secret Service's failures that led up to the moment. "We w…
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Trump assassination attempt, political violence condemned in resolution by Kelly, lawmakers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly and more than three dozen lawmakers have co-sponsored a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the attempted...
Republicans mark Trump assassination attempt anniversary
Members of the conservative Republican Study Committee held a news conference Monday afternoon marking the first anniversary of the assassination attempt against President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa. Sunday marked one year since Trump was bloodied in the assassination attempt, which served as a turning point for Trump both politically and personally. It also…
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