WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has been appointed to a bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The task force will consist of seven Republicans and six Democrats and will wield full investigative powers, including subpoena authority.
Houlahan expressed her commitment to the task force in a statement on Monday. “It’s a distinct and solemn honor to be appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump,” she said. Houlahan emphasized the importance of conducting the investigation free from political influences and divisive rhetoric. “I am committed to upholding our values of truth, civility, decency, and patriotism through my work on this task force,” she added.
The establishment of the task force was a rare moment of unity in Congress, with the House passing the resolution unanimously at 416-0. This bipartisan effort reflects a collective mandate from Americans to thoroughly investigate the incident and prevent future threats to democratic institutions.
Houlahan highlighted the broader implications of the attempted assassination, calling it a stark reminder of the fragility of American democracy. “This violent act was not just on one individual. Let us also remember other innocent people were in harm’s way and one man needlessly lost his life,” she said. “Leaders from all political backgrounds must condemn such violence and unite in one voice to say once and for all that political differences do not justify violence.”
Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries voiced their confidence in the task force. “We have the utmost confidence in Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and this bipartisan group of steady, qualified and capable Members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability and help make certain such failures never happen again.”
The task force has a threefold mission: to understand what went wrong on the day of the attempted assassination, to ensure accountability, and to prevent such failures in the future. It will also make recommendations for reform to relevant government agencies and suggest any necessary legislation to implement these reforms.
This task force marks a crucial step in addressing the security failures that led to the attempted assassination and ensuring that future threats are mitigated. Houlahan’s appointment to the task force underscores her commitment to protecting democratic institutions and ensuring that justice is served.
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