Staff Reports
The House Homeland Security Committee is stepping into the spotlight for a hearing that should interest anyone who still believes in the rule of law—or at least in the safety of President Trump. Scheduled for 10 a.m., this gathering aims to dissect the shocking assassination attempt that occurred on July 13, where a deranged gunman took aim at the former president, only to narrowly miss and instead tragically claim the life of an innocent bystander. Talk about missing the target!
Rather than casually sweeping the incident under the rug like some would prefer, Congress is taking this matter seriously. The committee isn’t just throwing a few decorations on the walls—this is a full-fledged inquiry into a chilling event that could have spelled disaster not just for Trump, but for the nation at large. One can imagine the chatter behind closed doors: “Do we want a sitting president to be a sitting duck?” The answer, for those who value a semblance of order, is a resounding no.
Ranking Member @BennieGThompson delivers his opening statement for today's hearing: "Examining the Assassination Attempt of July 13" pic.twitter.com/9FZpQxknU9
— House Homeland Security Committee Democrats (@HomelandDems) July 23, 2024
The star witnesses of this political excavation will be none other than Col. Christopher L. Paris, the commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Patrick Yoes, the national president of the Fraternal Order of Police. One might question whether these two will end up testifying about how easily a gunman could waltz into the vicinity of a former president. Or perhaps they’ll share how the likes of Antifa and BLM have slowly chipped away at the norms of society, pushing the envelope of lawlessness that emboldens would-be assassins.
While some might want to dismiss this incident as just another day in the chaos of modern politics, it’s important to remember that the media might play its usual tricks—downplaying the danger to Trump while fanning the flames of division in the country. Meanwhile, back in reality, a potential hit on a former president is nothing to scoff at. Yet, it’s almost as if the left is more concerned with a certain peach-shaped document than the threat to a political figure who has inspired millions.
Ultimately, the upcoming hearing could provide crucial insights, or we may witness a theatrical performance worthy of a soap opera—Congress facing a gunman with a fervor worthy of a blockbuster film. Either way, Americans will be watching, hoping to see an honest assessment of the risks involved in today’s politically charged atmosphere. Let’s hope lawmakers focus on justice rather than turning this back into a Democrat fundraising effort.
