Sen. McCormick Voices Concerns Over Trump Assassination Investigation

In a recent interview with Pod Force One, Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) expressed his dissatisfaction with the current investigation into the attempted assassination of President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, almost two years ago.

During the podcast episode released on Wednesday, McCormick told Miranda Devine that there are numerous “unanswered” questions surrounding the incident and emphasized the government’s need for radical transparency to rebuild public trust.

McCormick’s alarm stems from witnessing, firsthand, the chaos when Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, shot Trump, causing the death of Corey Comperatore, 50, and injuring two additional attendees at the rally on July 13, 2024.

He mentioned, “I’m not content with how things have unfolded,” particularly after seeing how close Crooks got to Trump. McCormick typically does not subscribe to conspiracy theories but found it hard to believe that a lone shooter could breach security so close.

He further noted, “Imagine a security failure like that, especially at less than 150 yards, while numerous people were recording everything on their cell phones. It just raises so many concerns about security protocols,” he added.

Investigations at both federal and congressional levels have not shed much light on Crooks’ motives, in stark contrast to those probing the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Days after Kirk’s death, discussions among law enforcement centered on the alleged radicalization of the shooter, Tyler Robinson, by “left-wing ideologies.” However, it wasn’t until over a year later that the FBI provided insights into Crooks’ potential motivations, despite lawmakers previously claiming requests for information had been “frustrated.”

Crooks’ online history suggests a disturbing trend toward violence and radical thinking, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

McCormick expressed confusion over how someone of Crooks’ age—who supposedly was not supposed to have social media—could have hidden digital footprints that only emerged post-incident. “It raises questions,” he admitted. “When things remain unresolved, it fosters distrust, even if there are valid answers.”

Reflecting on his background with Bridgewater, McCormick highlighted the importance of radical truth and transparency in governance. “The more information available, the better, unless it endangers national security,” he said. “Americans can handle the truth—whether it’s about JFK, the Epstein files, or the attempt on President Trump’s life in Butler.”