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House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently announced the members of a bipartisan task force designed to investigate the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Those following Democratic deliberations will likely not be shocked by their selections, which appeared to come at a leisurely pace compared to their Republican counterparts.
The lineup features a mix of eight Republicans and six Democrats. Leading the charge on the Republican side is Rep. Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania, whose district includes the site of the assassination attempt. Meanwhile, Rep. Jason Crow from Colorado steps in as the Democratic ranking member of this illustrious group. Crow may boast military credentials, but one must wonder how much longer the Democrats can parry the fact that many on their side seemed less than enthusiastic about protecting the former president.
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The Republican team is rounded out by a solid cast of characters including Reps. Mark Green, David Joyce, Laurel Lee, Michael Waltz, Clay Higgins, and Pat Fallon. These representatives, known for their unwavering dedication to conservative values, certainly promise to dig deep into the motivations behind the attempted attack. In contrast, the Democratic selection features an intriguing array of representatives like Lou Correa, Madeleine Dean, Chrissy Houlahan, Glenn Ivey, and Jared Moskowitz.
One particularly noteworthy omission from the task force deliberation is the glaring absence of Rep. Dan Goldman, the man who not long ago felt it necessary to publicly assert that Trump “has to be eliminated.” That statement alone raises eyebrows at his lack of inclusion, especially when considering the reactions from Trump’s camp. Those aware of Goldman’s past association with the far-left echo chamber can easily understand why he wouldn’t score an invite to this particular party.
Goldman’s past transgressions go beyond mere reckless words. His associations with notorious Trump adversaries such as Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell bring to light the question of integrity in such investigations. After all, how can the nation trust those who have openly expressed disdain for Trump to execute a credible review of an assassination attempt against him? The House Freedom Caucus has rallied against the idea of placing Thompson on the task force as well, citing his history of attempting to strip Trump of his Secret Service protection.
It’s quite interesting that not everyone on the GOP side got their moment to shine in this lineup. Rep. Corey Mills expressed disappointment at his exclusion, hinting that the game is heavily rigged and voicing a desire to conduct an independent investigation regardless. The crux of Mills’ argument hinges on a call for transparency and truth, echoing the frustrations of many Americans.
As this task force gears up to tackle one of the most serious threats against a political figure in modern history, it will undoubtedly become a microcosm of the broader ideological battle swirling in the nation. Will this bipartisan panel truly get to the bottom of the attempted assassination, or will it become yet another political circus played out for the cameras? With characters on both sides vying for attention, the show will surely be a spectacle.
