Rep. Meuser resolution marks anniversary of attempted Trump assassination

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, co-sponsored H. Res. 571 this week. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pittsburgh/Erie, specifically recognizes the tragic events of July 13, 2024, in Butler, where President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally.

Corey D. Comperatore lost his life protecting his family from gunfire, while David Dutch and James Copenhaver were critically injured.

The resolution condemns all forms of political violence and denounces the dangerous rhetoric that incites such attacks. It also highlights similar recent assaults on elected officials, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota legislators Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, emphasizing that violence undermines democratic values and endangers public servants.