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Senators Frustrated With Lack Of Cooperation From DHS And Secret Service

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as he and others appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on online child safety on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley recently expressed frustration with the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service for allegedly obstructing the committee investigating the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Hawley criticized the lack of cooperation from these agencies, stating that they are withholding crucial documentation from the committee.

During a discussion about potentially investigating a recent assassination attempt, Hawley highlighted the challenge posed by the DHS and Secret Service's reluctance to provide necessary information. He questioned the motives behind their lack of transparency, asking why they are resistant to being held accountable.

Hawley questions motives behind agencies' lack of transparency.
Hawley criticizes DHS and Secret Service for withholding crucial documentation.
Blumenthal shares Hawley's concerns about uncooperative stance of DHS.

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who leads the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee overseeing the investigation into the initial assassination attempt on Trump, echoed Hawley's concerns. Blumenthal expressed his frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's uncooperative stance, stating that he is close to being outraged by their lack of collaboration.

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