The report, based on information from federal, state, and local authorities, was released just one day before Secret Service Director Kim Cheadle testified before Congress regarding her agency's failure to protect Trump. In the wake of the attack, Johnson instructed the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to preserve all records and information related to the incident, including details about the alleged gunman and all communications between law enforcement agents and Secret Service personnel. Despite these directives, Johnson reported that none of the requested information has been provided to Congress. “The lack of transparency from federal entities regarding the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt — which left former President Trump wounded, one rally goer dead, and two other spectators critically injured — is unacceptable,” he wrote. “Congress and the public deserve a full explanation and complete answers to all questions regarding the failure of security at the Butler rally.” The five preliminary findings include:U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has unveiled preliminary findings on the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.
“The findings and timeline released in this document are very preliminary, and barely scratch the surface of what a full investigation must reveal,” Johnson wrote. “We are releasing this document to provide the public with complete transparency and to ensure that all entities examining the assassination attempt are equipped with this information,” he added. “We are also hoping it prompts others — both in law enforcement and the general public — to come forward.”
