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FBI Director Wray Testifies on Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler on July 13

Jul 24, 2024, 02:16 PM

FBI Director Christopher Wray is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. The hearing comes after the resignation of the Secret Service director over security failures. Wray emphasized the FBI's commitment to investigating the incident, describing it as an attack on democracy and political violence. The shooter, Thomas Crooks, used a drone prior to the attempt and had explosives in his car and residence. Wray apologized to the victims and their families, including rallygoer Corey Comperatore, who was injured in the attack.