Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly released a statement ahead of the anniversary of an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on July 13, 2024.
“As we reflect on the tragic events that unfolded in Butler, Pennsylvania one year ago this weekend, may we pray for the Comperatore family as they continue to heal, for David Dutch and James Copenhaver who were injured, and for President Trump who continues to serve our great nation despite not one, but two assassination attempts. In the wake of tragedy, the Butler community remains united and stronger than ever,” said Rep. Kelly.
Kelly also mentioned efforts by Congress following the incident. “In the year since the attempted assassination of President Trump, Congress has taken significant steps to investigate the events of July 13. Our Task Force produced nearly 40 recommendations to modernize the Secret Service and to better protect America’s leaders. I continue to work with Director Curran and the agency as my colleagues in Congress and I put these recommendations into action. Like many in the Butler community, I still have questions about everything that led up to, and unfolded on, July 13. May we continue to pursue the truth to get the American people the answers they deserve.”
Rep. Kelly serves as Chairman of a Task Force created after this event. The group published a report in December 2024 with almost 40 recommendations concerning improvements for Secret Service operations.
The Task Force conducted numerous interviews and reviewed thousands of documents related to their investigation into what happened on July 13th last year.
