From Sen rick scott

"Dear Fellow Floridian,

I've been hearing from Floridians and folks across America asking questions about what's happening with the federal government's investigation of the assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump, the murder of an innocent American and serious injury of others during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13th. There is a lot of information out there, some real and some not, and like I told President Biden in my letter, when there is a lack of transparency, people naturally assume the worst. 

While we are grateful beyond words for the heroic actions of the Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers on the ground who put themselves in danger that day to protect President Trump, it's now clear to every American that there were gross failures in the leadership of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal law enforcement agencies that led to the assassination attempt, murder and severe injuries that occurred at this event. It is a miracle that President Trump is alive and well, but absolutely inexcusable that the deranged would-be assassin had a direct line of sight to the former president and the leading candidate for President of the United States.

It's imperative that the American people know that the U.S. government is answering questions and holding people accountable for the failures that led to this totally preventable tragedy. The Biden administration can't wait until the investigation is complete to release details. It needs to start today. FBI Director Wray, USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle, and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should be holding a daily public press conference to share updates with the American people and answer questions about what happened, who is being held accountable and how we make sure it never happens again.

As I have stated multiple times since Saturday, the security of our Republic is being questioned and we, as a nation, deserve answers.

 
Sincerely,

Rick Scott
United States Senator"