Investigating the Attempted Assassination of President Trump

Last weekend, America came just centimeters away from losing the former and future President of the United States.

I thank God that President Trump is okay. This assassination attempt should be a sobering reminder to many on the Left that rhetoric matters. Now is the time to turn down the temperature and stand together as Americans against abhorrent political violence.

I will never forget the iconic image of President Trump standing with his fist in the air following an attempt to end his life. In that moment, President Trump demonstrated the courage and strength America needs.

My heart goes out to the loved ones of Corey Comperatore, a brave father who died protecting his family, and to everyone who has been impacted by this senseless act of violence. Please join me in keeping them in your prayers.

This should never have happened. After an assassination threat from Iran on President Trump, the United States Secret Service should have been on high alert. Yet, Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted that her agency failed to protect him. She must be held accountable.

As the chairman emeritus and a current senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I will be working with my colleagues to conduct oversight of these failures by visiting the site of the rally and questioning key Biden administration officials. The American people deserve answers, and I’m committed to getting them.

Read my full statement in the wake of the shooting here.

X’s Headquarters Coming To Austin

This week, Elon Musk made one of the best decisions of his career: deciding to move the headquarters for X — otherwise known as Twitter — to Austin.

This is clear proof that our state is the best place to live and do business. The people of Texas foster an environment in which neighbors support one another, businesses thrive, and parents can safely raise their children. I am proud of our state’s congressional delegation, Governor Abbott, and local leaders who made this possible.

I look forward to the continued jobs and prosperity X will bring to the Lone Star State, and I am glad that Elon has realized what my constituents and I already knew: There’s no place like Texas!