Congress to Investigate Threats Against Trump After Assassination Attempt
- A rifle was discovered by the Secret Service aimed at Donald Trump while he was golfing, with the suspect facing federal charges.
- This incident follows a previous assassination attempt at a Trump rally in July, where one person was killed and Trump was injured.
- Congressional representatives are calling for increased security measures and investigations into the threats against Trump.
The recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump have raised significant concerns regarding his security. The most recent incident involved a rifle discovered by the Secret Service, aimed at Trump while he was playing golf at a club, located 400 to 500 yards away. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, has been charged with federal offenses, including possession of a firearm as a felon. This marks the second assassination attempt in just two months, following a shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old shooter killed one person and injured Trump before being shot by the Secret Service. In response to these alarming events, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann has called for the FBI and the Secret Service to testify before Congress. He emphasized the need for Congress to act swiftly if additional resources are required to ensure Trump's safety. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also announced that his state will conduct an investigation into the incidents. Senator Marsha Blackburn has expressed her concerns by sending a letter to the Secret Service, demanding that Trump receive the same level of protection as President Joe Biden, citing the two failed assassination attempts as unacceptable. The situation has sparked a broader discussion about the safety of political figures and the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in protecting them. The political climate surrounding these events has led to accusations from Tennessee's other senator, who suggested that Trump's political opponents may be contributing to the threats against him. As investigations continue, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of former President Trump and addressing the underlying issues that have led to these dangerous situations.