Thu Sep 19 08:00:53 UTC 2024: ## Secret Service Accused of Stonewalling Senate Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt

**WASHINGTON** – Republican senators are accusing the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service of obstructing their investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. They claim the agencies are withholding crucial information, including the autopsy report of the would-be assassin and crucial details about the crime scene.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation. “There’s just basic information we should have right now, and we don’t have it,” Johnson told reporters.

Johnson specifically highlighted the failure to obtain the autopsy report, toxicology report, and trajectory reports of the bullets fired by the assailant. He also criticized the lack of access to FD-302 forms – FBI reports detailing interview results – despite promises from FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate to provide them.

The senator also expressed concern over the level of redaction in the few documents that have been provided. “These are just whiteouts,” Johnson said, comparing it to the usual blacked-out redactions. “I don’t know. Was it just a single word?”

Despite the accusations, the Secret Service maintains that it is cooperating with congressional investigations. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson said the agency has provided over 2,800 pages of documentation and made employees available for interviews. They emphasized the need to prioritize responses due to the volume of requests and limited resources.

The ongoing investigation into the July 13 shooting, which injured former President Trump and killed a rally attendee, is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of stonewalling and lack of transparency. The Senate committee, along with the House of Representatives, is actively seeking answers regarding the security failures and alleged attempts to obstruct their investigations.

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