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Sen. McCormick Demands Transparency on Trump Assassination Attempt

2/12/2026

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Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) criticized investigations into the assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump at a July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
He cited unresolved questions about security breaches that allowed the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, to approach Trump.
McCormick argued for faster information disclosure, saying transparency is needed to rebuild public trust unless national security is at risk.

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Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) criticized investigations into the assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump at a July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
He cited unresolved questions about security breaches that allowed the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, to approach Trump.
McCormick argued for faster information disclosure, saying transparency is needed to rebuild public trust unless national security is at risk.