House Speaker Johnson Announces Investigation into Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
Washington, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced the formation of a task force to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 13 during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Shots were fired as Trump was speaking, leading to Secret Service agents quickly escorting him off stage. Trump sustained a minor injury, with a bullet grazing his upper ear, but was evaluated and deemed to be in good condition.
The task force will include key officials and is scheduled to meet with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and other representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Speaker Johnson emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, stating, “The American people deserve to know the truth”.
One person was killed and two others were injured during the incident. The shooter was also reported dead at the scene. The House investigation aims to uncover all details surrounding the attempt and ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable.
