The newly formed bipartisan House task force, led by Reps. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Jason Crow (D-Colo.), has made its first official move by requesting a staff briefing with key agencies as it begins its investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
The bipartisan House panel, established to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, has taken its first official step by requesting a staff briefing with key federal agencies. This task force, chaired by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) serving as the top Democrat, has begun its work following the panel’s approval late last month.
Request for Documents and Briefing from Key Agencies
On Monday, Kelly and Crow sent letters to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr., Attorney General Merrick Garland, and FBI Director Christopher Wray. In these letters, the task force requested any documents or records related to the July 13 shooting that have already been handed over to Congress. They emphasized the need for a staff briefing to review the responses from the FBI, DHS, Secret Service, and DOJ, and to outline the task force’s priorities moving forward.
Focus on Coordination and Priorities
The letters from Kelly and Crow highlight the task force’s intention to coordinate efforts across multiple committees and ensure that their requests take precedence over any preexisting House inquiries into the shooting. The briefing with the key agencies is requested to take place no later than August 16, 2024, signaling the urgency with which the task force is approaching this investigation.
Formation of the Task Force
The House voted to establish this bipartisan task force in late July to manage a potentially extensive and multi-committee investigation. The move was seen as a strategic effort by House leadership to streamline the probe and avoid overlap across different committees. The task force’s swift action in requesting a briefing and documents indicates a focused and coordinated approach as they begin their work.
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