‘Almost Derelict’: Dem Lawmaker Rips DHS For Lethargy On Assassination Attempt Investigation, Hints At Subpoena

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut criticized the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) response to information requests surrounding the July assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Monday.

Blumenthal told reporters that the DHS was “almost derelict in its duty” after repeatedly “stonewalling” Congressional efforts to obtain documents and relevant information pertaining to the July 13 Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Blumenthal also said that if the DHS upheld their lack of transparency, he would resort to subpoenaing the department.

“I am reaching the point of total outrage because the response from the Department of Homeland Security has been totally lacking,” Blumenthal said. “In fact, I think it’s tantamount to stonewalling in many respects. The Department of Homeland Security has to be more forthcoming, not only to me, but to the American people.”

“We may need to require more cooperation from them,” Blumenthal continued. “And we have the power to do so through the compulsory process. In other words, the subpoena power.”

20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to take aim and fire shots at the former President from a rooftop positioned just 130 yards away, sparking