Trump shooting live updates: Trump Jr. says father is 'changed man'

Federal authorities are investigating after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Blood splattered on Trump's face as Secret Service agents surrounded him and led him off the stage to a waiting vehicle to whisk him away. Trump is "fine," a spokesperson said.

The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. One spectator was killed and two were hurt, officials said.

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_{Jul 16, 5:48 PM}

Family of critically injured rally victim releases statement

The family of James Copenhaver, one of the two men critically injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, released a statement Tuesday, thanking the public for their "outpouring of support."

"Jim would like to especially thank the first responders, medics, and hospital staff who have provided him with initial and continuing care," the statement read. "Additionally, Jim would like to express his thoughts and prayers for the other victims, their families, and President Trump. He prays for a safe and speedy recovery for them all."

Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, "remains in critical but stable condition" as of Tuesday afternoon. He is being treated at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

His family has requested privacy as he recovers.

"The Copenhaver family would like to thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, and support as Jim and his family recover from this horrible, senseless, and unnecessary act of violence," they said.

_{Jul 16, 4:00 PM}

Scalise says Secret Service director should resign

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said he believes Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle should resign.

"I've been very disappointed in her and her lack of candor," Scalise told Politico. "I think the American people need to see whatever the answers are. Tough questions, you got to take the tough questions. You take a position like that … you can’t have a bad day."

Scalise said the Secret Service "should have been out publicly right away" and addressing the press after the shooting.

"You had the local law enforcement giving a press conference, frankly, being asked questions that the head of the Secret Service should have been asked," he said. "And she, you know, kind of was nowhere to be found during that period, and yet they took those tough questions. She's got to answer tough questions. You can't hide from them."

Scalise was shot and wounded at a congressional baseball practice in 2017.

-ABC News’ Mike Pappano

_{Jul 16, 3:48 PM}

Trump has spoken to relative of man killed at rally

Former President Donald Trump has spoken to a family member of Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old firefighter who was killed at Saturday’s rally, a source told ABC News.

Comperatore leaves behind a wife and two daughters. His funeral is set for Thursday.

-ABC News’ Rachel Scott

_{Jul 16, 3:43 PM}

State police provided 'all resources' Secret Service asked for

The Pennsylvania State Police said it provided "all resources" the Secret Service asked for ahead of Saturday’s rally.

The Secret Service's requests included about 30 to 40 troopers to help secure the inside perimeter, the state police said.

The state police said it "was not responsible for securing the building or property at AGR International," which was the building from which the shooter fired from the roof.

_{Jul 16, 3:42 PM}

Trump's Secret Service protection had been increased prior to assassination attempt due to Iran threat: Sources

The Secret Service in recent weeks had increased Donald Trump's security detail due to intelligence indicating there was an Iranian threat to assassinate the former president, according to three officials familiar with the matter.

There is no indication the plot was related to Saturday's shooting.

The sources have suggested Iran has been making these types of threats since the assassination of Iranian military officer Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.

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-ABC News’ Luke Barr, Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky and Shannon Kingston

_{Jul 16, 3:18 PM}

Oversight chairman to issue subpoena to ensure Secret Service director attends Monday's hearing

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer will issue a subpoena for Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle to ensure she attends the committee's hearing on Monday, July 22, a committee spokeswoman said.

"While the Secret Service confirmed Director Cheatle is expected to appear," Comer will issue a subponea "to head off any attempt by [the Department of Homeland Security] to backtrack on her appearance," the spokeswoman said in a statement. "Director Cheatle must answer to Congress and the American people about the historic failure that occurred on her watch."

In the days since the attack, Cheatle and the Secret Service have faced heightening scrutiny for failing to prevent the incident from happening, and even calls from some to resign. Cheatle said she would not resign from her role.

-ABC News’ Lauren Peller and Will Steakin

_{Jul 16, 3:10 PM}

Trump Jr. recalls moment he learned father was shot

Donald Trump Jr. said he was fishing with his daughter on Saturday when his fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, called to tell him that his father was shot.

"Kim calls me [and said], 'Your father was shot,'" Trump Jr. recounted during a fireside chat with Axios.

But she had no other information to give, he said.

"It was 90 minutes before I even knew he was alive," Trump Jr. said.

Trump Jr. said then he was able to speak to his father on the phone.

"Considering the heaviness of that moment, sort of gave me a window for some levity and. you know, I asked him, 'Well, most importantly, like, how's the hair?'" he said.

Trump Jr. said his father responded, "The hair is fine ... a lot of blood in it, but it's fine."

"It was a heavy couple of hours, just that unknown," Trump Jr. said. "And then you finally find everything's OK, and then you sit down, and you start seeing the video when you're watching the news. And it was like, the adrenaline dump leaves, you know. Sort of amazing how calm I was first, and then, it's like, once that goes -- 'poof.'"

Trump Jr. said he believes his father is a changed man after the shooting.

"There are events that change you for a couple minutes and there's events that change you permanently," he said.

He also said he believes that there was a breach in security procedures at Saturday’s rally.

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa, Soorin Kim and Kelsey Walsh

_{Jul 16, 2:45 PM}

Biden received new Homeland Security briefing Tuesday

President Joe Biden received an updated Homeland Security briefing on Tuesday from national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall, according to the White House.

_{Jul 16, 2:18 PM}

Trump to hold 1st rally since shooting on Saturday in Michigan

Former President Donald Trump will hold his first rally since the assassination attempt this Saturday, July 20, at an arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his campaign said.

Trump’s vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, will also appear at the rally.

_{Jul 16, 11:53 AM}

House Homeland Security Committee chairman calls on Secret Service director, FBI director, Mayorkas to testify

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Texas, is calling on Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify before the committee on Tuesday, July 23.

"The American people want answers," Green said in a statement. "It is imperative that we partner to understand what went wrong, and how Congress can work with the departments and agencies to ensure this never happens again."

Cheatle is expected to testify before the GOP-led House Oversight Committee on Monday, July 22.

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