Sen. Blumenthal criticizes Biden-Harris for stonewalling on Trump threats

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a top Senate Democrat, has expressed frustration over the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) lack of transparency regarding assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Following a second attempt, Blumenthal criticized DHS for what he termed 'stonewalling' in response to congressional requests for information. He indicated that the department's resistance to providing necessary documents and evidence is almost a dereliction of duty. This sentiment was echoed by Sen. Ron Johnson, the ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), who noted that the withholding of information is fostering suspicion and conspiracy theories. The Secret Service recently faced scrutiny after an incident at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, where a suspect brandished a weapon. This incident followed an earlier assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, which had already prompted investigations by the PSI and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). Blumenthal and Johnson have expressed their dissatisfaction with the responses received from DHS and the Secret Service, describing them as disrespectful and inadequate. Blumenthal hinted at the possibility of issuing subpoenas to compel cooperation from DHS, emphasizing the need for more transparency. The ongoing investigations aim to uncover potential failures within the Secret Service and ensure accountability. The lack of cooperation from DHS has raised concerns among lawmakers about the safety and security measures in place for high-profile individuals. As the situation develops, the frustration among Senate Democrats is likely to escalate, potentially leading to more aggressive actions to obtain the information they seek. The implications of these assassination attempts and the subsequent investigations could have significant ramifications for the Secret Service and the Biden-Harris administration's handling of security matters.