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FBI Criticized For Lack Of Transparency In Assassination Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen at FBI headquarters in Washington

Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks, details about the incident remain scarce. A member of the House task force investigating the attempt has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency from the FBI regarding their investigation.

Rep. Mike Waltz, a member of the Bipartisan Assassination Task Force, highlighted the FBI's reluctance to share information compared to the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), which has taken responsibility for its failures during the July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks fired shots from an unchecked rooftop during the event.

While acknowledging the USSS's cooperation in admitting communication and command post failures, Waltz criticized the FBI for not being forthcoming even two months after the assassination attempt. He called for FBI Director Christopher Wray and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to hold a press conference similar to the one conducted by the USSS.

USSS takes responsibility for communication failures during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Rep. Waltz expresses concerns over FBI's lack of transparency post-assassination attempt.
FBI criticized for not sharing information even two months after the assassination attempt.

The incident at the Trump rally has raised concerns about the safety of elected officials in today's politically charged environment. Waltz also expressed frustration with the FBI's lack of transparency regarding Iran's alleged plots to harm Trump and its interference in the 2020 election.

Rep. Dean supported the task force's decision to investigate a second potential assassination attempt at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. She emphasized that political violence has no place in the country and condemned all forms of such acts.

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