Grassley releases more bodycam footage from day of assassination attempt on Trump

Grassley’s office said their review of the footage raises questions related to "the fragmented and delayed chain of communication between local and federal law enforcement" and a "seemingly delayed response in identifying and disabling a potential detonator device, including a potential device located next to the deceased shooter."

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: July 25, 2024 10:23am

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, made additional bodycam footage public on Thursday from the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

The release follows footage Grassley posted on social media earlier this week, which contains sensitive content.

His office released additional footage available for download.

Grassley's office said he was able to obtain the videos from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit (ESU) in "compliance with congressional requests."

Grassley’s office said their review of the footage raises questions related to "the fragmented and delayed chain of communication between local and federal law enforcement" and a "seemingly delayed response in identifying and disabling a potential detonator device, including a potential device located next to the deceased shooter."