The investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks continues to raise questions, particularly regarding the transparency of the FBI in providing information to the House task force probing the incident. Rep. Mike Waltz, a member of the Bipartisan Assassination Task Force, expressed frustration with the lack of cooperation from the FBI, contrasting it with the forthcoming nature of the U.S. Secret Service in taking responsibility for their failures during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Waltz highlighted the need for the FBI to be more transparent and provide crucial information about Crooks and his background, including his encrypted accounts and how he learned to build the IEDs used in the assassination attempt. The congressman also criticized the FBI for being unresponsive to inquiries about Iran's plots to kill Trump and hack campaign information.
The FBI's handling of the investigation has led to bipartisan frustration, with Rep. Waltz and other lawmakers considering issuing subpoenas to compel the agency to provide the necessary information. Meanwhile, Rep. Madeleine Dean emphasized the importance of investigating the second apparent assassination attempt against Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, and condemned all forms of political violence.
As the investigation continues, there are calls for increased transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of elected officials in today's hyper-partisan environment. The lack of cooperation from the FBI and the need for more information about the assailant and potential threats highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing political violence in the country.