Speaker Mike Johnson Announces Congressional Investigation into Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

Jul 14, 2024, 12:12 PM

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has announced that Congress will investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a recent rally. Johnson described the incident as a 'horrific act of political violence' and emphasized that such violence must be 'roundly condemned.' He called for leaders of both parties to turn down violent rhetoric, stating, 'We can't go on like this as a society.' He noted that 'America awakens to a rather surreal morning.' GOP lawmakers have pledged their support for the investigation.