Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt Underway as Republican National Convention Begins

The FBI is currently investigating the shooting of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania as an act of domestic terrorism. The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone, and a motive for the attack is still unknown.

The AR-style rifle used in the shooting has been recovered. Meanwhile, as the Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee, activists have stated that the assassination attempt will not affect their plans to demonstrate outside the convention site.

The convention is expected to proceed as scheduled, with security plans remaining unchanged. House speaker Mike Johnson has announced that Congress will conduct a full investigation into the security lapse that allowed the shooting to occur.

The investigations into the incident and potential recriminations are expected to continue, and the Secret Service director has been summoned to appear before the House oversight committee. The RNC has not released a full slate of speakers yet, but Donald Trump is expected to give his nomination acceptance speech on Thursday.

Despite the shooting, Trump remains determined to bring the country together through his speech, stating that it will be different from what he had originally planned. The FBI has not yet identified a motive for the shooting, and Joe Biden has called for unity and a rejection of political violence in the wake of the incident.