Congress is ramping up its investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, July 22.
“The United States Secret Service has a no-fail mission, yet it failed on Saturday when a madman attempted to assassinate President Trump, killed an innocent victim, and harmed others,” Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said in a statement.
Before Cheatle arrives, the committee wants to collect documents, communications, videos and audio that could shed light on how the shooter got on the roof and pulled the trigger before a Secret Service sniper was able to neutralize him.
The committee is asking Cheatle to provide:
- A complete list of all law enforcement officers present at Trump’s July 13 rally, including federal, state and local.
- All audio and video recordings in Secret Service’s possession related to Trump’s campaign rally.
- Any memorandum or notice issued by the director to Secret Service personnel regarding the assassination attempt.
In addition, the committee wants the following by July 29:
- All documents and communications, including text messages and emails, between the Secret Service, DHS, and local law enforcement regarding the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally.
- All maps, aerial views, diagrams, and assessments the Secret Service has in its possession.
- All remote surveillance data, including drones, listening devices, remote cameras, and satellites.
The Homeland Security Committee is also inviting Cheatle, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to a hearing on Tuesday, July 23.
Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., is demanding Mayorkas hand over the plan to secure the perimeter at Trump’s Butler rally.
