A bipartisan congressional task force has released preliminary findings indicating that significant security failures contributed to the assassination attempt on former President Trump in July. The House panel's investigation, which utilized documents, interviews, and briefings, revealed that a gunman was able to open fire on Trump from a rooftop during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in one attendee's death and two others wounded.

The initial report places substantial blame on the Secret Service, stating that the \"tragic and shocking events of July 13th were preventable and should not have happened.\" A comprehensive final report is expected to be released in December, which may provide further insights into the security lapses that led to this alarming incident.