Monday, September 02, 2024

EDITORIALS_ Burying the Trump assassination plot

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Burying the Trump assassination plot

Congress needs to force disclosure from recalcitrant federal agencies


Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) more >

COMMENTARY

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times - Monday, September 2, 2024

OPINION:


FBI investigators dangled a few scraps of information last week about the July 13 attempt to assassinate Donald Trump. This included photos of the tools used in the crime — material that could have and should have been shared weeks ago.

Despite ample passage of time, federal officials continue to dodge questions about the lapses in security that allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks to fire eight shots that struck the former president’s ear, killed Corey Comperatore and severely wounded two others.

In a briefing with select reporters, FBI spokesmen continued tailoring their account of Crooks’ motives, now describing them as “mixed.” Given FBI Director Chris Wray’s shameful attempt in late July to imply that Mr. Trump wasn’t shot at all, the bureau’s judgment on these matters remains suspect. The FBI should release the facts and let the public judge for itself.

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Perhaps this is why Mr. Rowe has yet to allow Congress to hear from the Pittsburgh agents. House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to wield congressional subpoena power with the same determination Democrats did when they were in charge to get answers. Without the application of substantial pressure, the administration will continue holding back.

After all, it’s a story of the administration’s failure and the courage of the politician who wants to drain incompetent bureaucrats from the swamp.

That’s why it’s a story Mr. Trump’s opponents want buried.
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