(NewsNation) — The bipartisan congressional task force investigating the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump traveled to Butler, Pennsylvania, Monday as they continue their inquiry.
This visit, just over six weeks after the shooting, came after Sen. Ron Johnson accused the FBI and Secret Service of not cooperating with the task force’s investigation.
The task force, led by Chairman Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and ranking member Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., assessed the Butler Farm Show grounds, where the attempted assassination took place.
Officials claimed the visit was critical for the task force; allows members to gather firsthand insights into the events of July 13.
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) told “Morning in America” on Tuesday that there were blatant security failures on the tragic day where volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore was shot dead.
“I think it’s obvious on its face that there were breakdowns in protection that day, and failures that were almost fatal for the former President,” Ivey said.
“Communication seems to be a big part of that, but I think there are other factors we need to take a look at as well.”
At least five Secret Service agents, including the lead special agent at the Pittsburgh field office, are now on administrative leave. The decision to sideline the agents underscores the seriousness of the security failures.
Rep. Clay Higgins, who is also a member of this bipartisan task force and serves on the Homeland Security and Oversight committees, released information earlier this month giving a glimpse into the direction the investigation is heading.