LaLota Leads Letter to Secret Service on Security Failures

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) sent a bipartisan letter to Acting Director of the US Secret Service Ronald Rowe Jr. requesting information on the failures surrounding the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and how the Secret Service will prevent future occurrences. LaLota was joined by colleagues from the For Country Caucus.

“The attempted assassination of President Trump is an alarming failure of our security measures. After visiting Butler, PA, and hearing from law enforcement officials, including former Director Cheatle and Acting Director Rowe, I have many more questions than answers about what caused the biggest Secret Service failure in 40 years,” said LaLota. “To regain Americans’ confidence, the Secret Service must take accountability for July 13th and demonstrate what further security measures they will take from now to keep our leaders safe. Americans deserve transparency, honesty, and action, and we must do everything possible to prevent this from happening again.”

To read the full text of the letter, click HERE.

Background:

Additional signers (10): Reps. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Brian Mast (R-FL), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Pat Ryan (D-NY), Jared Golden (D-PA), Jeff Jackson (D-NC), Don Davis (D-NC), Steve Womack (R-AR), Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Jim Baird (R-IN).

On July 22nd, LaLota visited Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, with a bipartisan delegation from the House Homeland Security Committee. While there, LaLota questioned local officials on the assassination attempt that led to the death of local firefighter Corey Comperatore.

On July 23rd, LaLota questioned Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris during a Homeland Security Committee hearing on the failed assassination attempt.

The bipartisan For Country Caucus provides its principled military veteran members the opportunity to work together across party lines to pass thoughtful legislation in national security, veterans affairs, and national service. Members collaborate, find support for their ideas and legislation, and unite on the values they share as veterans. Since its founding in 2019, the caucus has advocated for a less polarized Congress that works for and is trusted by Americans.

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