A congressional task force moves forward, determined to unveil why the ATF allegedly delayed investigation assistance in the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump.
At a Glance
- Congressional task force investigates assassination attempts on Trump.
- Task force accuses ATF of obstructing investigations.
- ATF cooperated post subpoena by providing requested documents.
- Task force highlights delays in ATF’s document responses.
- ATF claims it is cooperating with the FBI and Task Force.
Assassination Attempt Investigation
In a move shaking Washington, a congressional task force is examining alleged assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump. The task force has issued subpoenas to ATF officials, believing the agency obstructed their investigative efforts. Suspicions arose when ATF personnel reportedly withheld crucial documents and hesitated to permit access to involved individuals. Despite the ATF’s claims of full cooperation with the FBI, the task force remains steadfast, gathering every piece of evidence for a comprehensive investigation.
The subpoenas specifically targeted an agent who participated in the response to the July shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, in addition to a supervisory agent. Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly and Ranking Member Rep. Jason Crow have voiced concerns over the ATF’s inadequate and belated efforts in responding to their requests. Historical references cite that subpoenas were inevitable, given the perceived lack of initial compliance from the firearm agency.
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ATF’s Defense and Obligations
The ATF maintains its stance, with spokesperson Kristina Mastropasqua restating the agency’s commitment to the task force’s mandate. She said that after receiving detailed requests, the ATF prioritized and supplied pertinent documents and information. However, it wasn’t until a subpoena was issued that the requested materials were made available.
A news release by the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump stated, “For weeks, ATF had not produced any requested documents or made any personnel available for interviews with the Task Force. However, less than one hour after the Task Force served its subpoenas yesterday for depositions, ATF made its first set of documents available to the Task Force.”
As the investigation progresses, the task force remains vocal about ensuring thorough compliance from all involved agencies.
