Bipartisan Task Force Formed to Investigate Trump Shooting

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have established a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The task force, comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats, will be chaired by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), who represents the area where the incident occurred. The panel aims to identify security failures that allowed a gunman to open fire, resulting in one death and injuries to others, and to ensure accountability to prevent future incidents. Members include Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) as the ranking Democrat and lawmakers with relevant backgrounds from both parties. The task force is empowered with subpoena authority and plans to provide recommendations for reform by December 2024. This cooperative initiative contrasts sharply with previous partisan investigations, indicating a serious approach to the incident.