Former Navy SEAL and current Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., has expressed reservations about the bipartisan House task force assembled to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Crane highlighted the absence of members with sniper experience, a crucial component given the nature of the incident.
Crane, who reached out to House Speaker Mike Johnson to offer his expertise, emphasized the unique perspective that individuals like himself, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., and Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, could bring to the investigation. As a former Navy SEAL sniper, Crane underscored the importance of understanding angles, trajectories, and counter-sniper tactics in such cases.
The task force, comprising six Democrats and seven Republicans, was formed following a unanimous House vote. While led by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., the panel includes veterans and legal experts. However, Crane and Mills are considering launching a parallel probe to address perceived shortcomings in the existing task force.
Despite concerns about political motivations in the selection process, House leaders have stressed the need for a nonpartisan investigation. Rep. Crow assured that the probe would be thorough and objective. While Crane acknowledged the potential for their own investigation to be viewed as political, panel member Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., welcomed diverse perspectives and expertise in the inquiry.
Waltz emphasized the importance of leveraging the experience of individuals like Mills and Crane, suggesting an inclusive approach to the investigation. The goal is to ensure a comprehensive examination of the events surrounding the attempted assassination, with a focus on facts and expert insights.
