In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the FBI has been tirelessly working to uncover the motive behind the attack.
Despite conducting 200 interviews and scrutinizing 14,000 images, the federal investigators have yet to reveal a clear motive.
According to Fox News, Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee and member of the House Oversight Committee, expressed his skepticism over the lack of progress in the investigation. "I'm not buying that they have nothing," Burchett stated, questioning the efficiency of the current administration. He further emphasized the need for transparency to prevent the spread of conspiracy theories, stating, "If they (the Secret Service) don't want conspiracy theories, they have to move quickly and answer tough questions."
The Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who has agreed to comply. A hearing is set for July 22. The Committee has demanded answers from Director Cheatle regarding the attempted assassination and the perceived failures of the Secret Service.
The alleged assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, reportedly used his cellphone to search for images of President Biden and Trump, as well as symptoms of depressive disorder prior to the incident, as reported by CBS News. Crooks had also visited the rally site at least once before the shooting. The FBI, however, has refrained from commenting on potential motives or responding to lawmakers' comments.
The incident claimed the life of Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old father of two and former fire chief, who was killed while protecting his family. Two others, David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, were seriously injured and are currently recovering in a local hospital.
The Secret Service snipers "neutralized" Crooks, who had positioned himself on a roof less than 150 yards from where Trump was speaking. The circumstances under which Crooks entered the building and fired multiple shots remain under investigation, causing tension between the Secret Service and local police.
Crooks, who would have turned 21 in September, had no reported criminal record or traffic citations. He was a registered Republican, but his participation in elections was limited due to his age. The motive behind his actions remains a mystery, leaving the nation in anticipation of the forthcoming hearing.
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