A shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania has left one person dead and two others injured, prompting a wave of accusations and investigations into security measures. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as multiple shots rang out during the rally, leaving Trump with a bloodied face.
Rep. Mike Waltz, a Republican lawmaker from Florida, has alleged that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas repeatedly denied requests for stronger Secret Service protection for Trump. Waltz, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, claims to have “very reliable sources” confirming these denials.
Following the shooting, the House Homeland Security Committee announced an investigation into the incident, focusing on the security measures taken leading up to and immediately after the attempted assassination. A source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that the committee is “going to be conducting thorough oversight into what happened.”
Meanwhile, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, also a Republican, has publicly called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheadle to testify before his panel regarding the security arrangements.
Trump himself released a statement hours after the shooting, thanking law enforcement for their quick response and offering condolences to the family of the deceased. He described his experience, stating that he was shot with a bullet that pierced his right ear, causing immediate bleeding. The shooter, who was later killed, remains unidentified.
The incident has ignited intense scrutiny of security protocols surrounding former presidents and raised serious questions about the adequacy of Secret Service protection. Investigations by both the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Oversight Committee are expected to shed light on the events leading up to the shooting and any potential security lapses.
