In a visit to the site of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, lawmakers expressed deep doubts about the official explanations regarding security measures and questioned the actions of the Secret Service. The visit took place on Monday and lawmakers climbed onto the roof used by the assailant to open fire on the rally, prompting further criticism.

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) criticized the lack of coverage regarding certain aspects of the incident, calling it "unacceptable." He disputed Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's claim that the roof was unsafe due to its slope, stating that he, as a 70-year-old, found no safety issues during his time on the roof. Gimenez, a former SWAT team member, even posted a video of the now-infamous roof on X.

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) also voiced concerns about the proximity of the rooftop vantage point to the President, emphasizing that it was "way too close" for a potential sniper. McCaul additionally questioned the absence of a counter-sniper team on a nearby water tower, which reportedly had a clear line of sight to the shooting location.

The slow dissemination of warnings about the suspect to local police and the exclusion of local authorities from the Secret Service command posts for the rally drew criticism as well. House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) revealed that the exclusion of local law enforcement from the command room raised further questions about the incident.

On another note, Democratic members who joined the lawmakers on the visit expressed concerns about campaign influence over site selection for events and the ability to override security protocols. They questioned who was ultimately in charge, the Secret Service or the campaign. Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) both suggested that the rally should not have been held at that location, highlighting the logistical complexities and potential security risks.

The hearing held by the House Oversight Committee saw bipartisan calls for Cheatle's resignation by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. While the Democratic members on the visit did not explicitly call for Cheatle's resignation, they emphasized the importance of gathering all available information before making a decision.

In other news, House GOP leadership is reportedly discussing the possibility of condemning Vice President Kamala Harris over her handling of the border in President Joe Biden's administration. Though not confirmed for a House floor vote, the resolution led by House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is being considered as Republicans increase their criticism of Harris in relation to the Democratic presidential nomination.

The call for Biden's resignation gained traction among Republicans following his performance in the June 27 debate, although Rep. Turner stopped short of explicitly calling for his resignation.

As investigations continue into the security lapses at the Trump campaign rally, lawmakers are determined to uncover the truth and ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.