The House Oversight Committee has issued a sweeping records request to the Secret Service ahead of a hearing regarding the assassination ⁤attempt on former President Donald Trump. Chairman James Comer and other ⁤Republican members have asked Director Kimberly ‌Cheatle for a wide range of materials related to the incident. The ⁢request comes as part of preparations for a​ planned hearing next week. In the request, the committee asked for all documents and communications related to threats against former President Trump, any security assessments conducted ⁢prior to the incident, and information on⁢ the suspect who ‌attempted to⁤ assassinate him. They also requested details on the Secret Service’s ⁤response to the incident and any ⁤changes in security protocols made as a result.

Chairman Comer stated, “It is crucial that we fully understand what happened during this attempted assassination‍ and‌ what measures are being taken to prevent future attacks on our elected officials. The Secret Service plays a ⁤critical role in protecting the President and other high-ranking officials, and we must ensure they have the resources and support they need to carry out their important mission.”

The committee’s hearing is set ​to take place next week, where Director‍ Cheatle ​is expected to testify and provide additional information on the incident. The Secret Service ⁢has confirmed receipt of the records request and stated they will work to provide the requested materials in a timely manner.

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