A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
This is a Senate resolution commemorating the one-year anniversary of attacks on President Donald J. Trump, condemning the assassination attempts and any incitement of violence against political officials, and honoring the victims and responders. It notes the two specific attacks (July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania and September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida), recognizes the death of Corey D. Comperatore, and the injuries to David Dutch and James Copenhaver, and expresses gratitude to law enforcement, first responders, and medical personnel. It also references the December 10, 2024 Final Report from the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump and reaffirms the role of the U.S. Secret Service in protecting the President and other high officials. The resolution calls on all Americans to unite against political violence and condemns those who incite such acts. Note: as a Senate resolution, it expresses sentiment and moral stance rather than creating legal obligations or policy.
Key Points
- 1Condemns the assassination attempts against President Trump on July 13, 2024 (Butler, PA) and September 15, 2024 (West Palm Beach, FL).
- 2Honors Corey D. Comperatore (deceased) and David Dutch and James Copenhaver (injured) for their roles and experiences related to the attacks.
- 3Recognizes and thanks law enforcement, first responders, and medical personnel who responded to and investigated the events.
- 4Affirms that the United States Secret Service is the agency responsible for protecting the President and central to upholding constitutional values.
- 5Calls on all Americans to unite against political violence and condemns those who incite violence against political officials.