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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, has released his preliminary investigative report following his visit to Butler, PA on August 4th, 5th, and 6th.

The report was submitted to Task Force Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) on August 12, 2024. It aims to foster discussion among Task Force members and had been embargoed pending authorization for release from the Task Force chain of command.

“As I have said, every question will be answered, every theory explored, and every doubt erased. The American people deserve the full truth on the attempted assassination of President Trump,” stated Congressman Higgins. “Our investigative efforts are moving forward in good faith. The release of my preliminary investigative report is reflective of my desire to deliver transparency and reassurance to the American people.”

The preliminary report outlines some findings but is neither exhaustive nor final.

Notable observations include:

“U.S. Secret Service did not retrieve the radios that had been set aside for them by Butler County tactical command. The radio comms were properly and perfectly arranged during the extensive pre-mission planning.”

“All 8 casings (from shots fired by Crooks) were recovered and are allegedly in proper possession of the FBI.”

“The 9th shot fired on J13 was from a Butler SWAT operator from the ground about 100 yards away from the AGR building. Shot 9 hit Crooks’ rifle stock and fragged his face/neck/right shoulder area from the stock breaking up.”

“The 10th (and, I believe, final) shot was fired from the southern counter-sniper team.”

“My effort to examine Crooks’ body on Monday, August 5 caused quite a stir and revealed a disturbing fact… the FBI released the body for cremation 10 days after J13.”

“The water tower was cleared by drone J13 AM by the County tactical commander, ESU Commander Lenz himself.”

Read Congressman Higgins’ preliminary investigative report here.