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Higgins Releases Preliminary Investigative Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, released his preliminary investigative report, candidly discussing some of his objective findings following his “boots on the ground” trip to Butler, PA on August 4th, 5th and 6th.

The preliminary investigative report was submitted to Task Force Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) on August 12, 2024. The document was intended to foster discussion amongst Task Force members. It has been embargoed for several days pending authorization to release from the Task Force chain of command.

“As I have said, every question will be answered, every theory explored, and every doubt erased. The American people deserve the full truth on the attempted assassination of President Trump,” said Congressman Higgins. “Our investigative efforts are moving forward in good faith. The release of my preliminary investigative report is reflective of my desire to deliver transparency and reassurance to the American people.”

The preliminary report details some of Congressman Higgins’ findings thus far. However, it is not exhaustive, nor final.

Notable observations include:

  • “U.S. Secret Service did not retrieve the radios that had been set aside for them by Butler County tactical command. The radio comms were properly and perfectly arranged during the extensive pre-mission planning.”

  • “All 8 casings (from shots fired by Crooks) were recovered and are allegedly in proper possession of the FBI.”

  • “The 9th shot fired on J13 was from a Butler SWAT operator from the ground about 100 yards away from the AGR building. Shot 9 hit Crooks’ rifle stock and fragged his face/neck/right shoulder area from the stock breaking up.”

  • “The 10th (and, I believe, final) shot was fired from the southern counter-sniper team.”

  • “My effort to examine Crooks’ body on Monday, August 5, caused quite a stir and revealed a disturbing fact… the FBI released the body for cremation 10 days after J13.”

  • “The water tower was cleared by drone J13 AM by the County tactical commander, ESU Commander Lenz himself.”

Read Congressman Higgins’ preliminary investigative report here.

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

Rep. Clay Higgins Sounds Alarm: ‘People Recognizing Signs of Potential Demise of Republic’

Rep. Clay Higgins (R) of Louisiana asserts patriot legislators recognize the signs of collapse in America, and warns the 2024 election is the last chance Americans have to avoid losing their constitutional Republic.

“In DC, amongst I would say patriot circles, you know a lot of men and women are recognizing the signs of potential demise of our Republic,” Higgins said in a recent radio interview.

Read more: Rep. Clay Higgins Sounds Alarm: ‘People Recognizing Signs of Potential Demise of Republic’

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

Higgins Advocates for Crawfish Drought and Freeze Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting relief for Louisiana’s crawfish industry as a result of the severe drought in 2023 and recent freeze that has devastated production.

“The 2023 drought has led to an alarming decrease in crawfish production across approximately 45,000 acres of ponds. This has been compounded by a recent freeze event, worsening challenges faced by our farmers. The Louisiana State University’s Agriculture Center estimated the potential losses to be nearly $140 million due to the combined drought and freeze. This figure represents a significant portion of the state’s $230 million crawfish industry, underscoring the severity of the situation​​​​​​,” writes Congressman Higgins.

The letter continues to emphasize the need for stronger import protections for crawfish, “Strict standards for these imports are essential to guarantee fair competition and safeguard consumer health, as they ensure that imported products meet the same safety and quality requirements as domestic products. Additionally, high standards for imports promote global adherence to best practices in aquaculture, benefiting producers and consumers by fostering a culture of excellence and safety in the industry.”

Congressman Higgins closes the letter by requesting robust measures to maintain the highest standards for all aquaculture products entering our country. 

Read the letter here.                                                 

In 2021, Congressman Higgins successfully secured assistance for Louisiana’s crawfish industry through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) after the 2021 freeze. The implementation of this assistance took place in May 2021. Read the letter here. 


Posted on January 31, 2024 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

HIGGINS: Closed Party Primaries Needed in Louisiana

The Louisiana Legislature has convened for an important special session that will determine the future of our state’s electoral processes. This includes a critical vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s bill to implement closed primaries, which must pass.

Closed primaries are overdue and needed to move Louisiana forward. Our current system is unique in all the wrong ways, and thankfully we have a Governor and State Legislature in place with the courage to push for necessary changes.

I was honored to participate in meetings of Louisiana’s Closed Party Primary Task Force in 2020. We heard many of the arguments for and against each of the primary election systems, and I know that a tremendous amount of consideration has gone into the process. It’s clear, though, that closed primaries represent the best path forward for the State of Louisiana.

The current jungle primary system puts Louisiana at a disadvantage. In contrast to other states, our primary elections take place in November and often require a costly and time-consuming December runoff. The resulting delay also means that Louisiana’s federal representatives are a month behind our peers in building a staff, receiving briefings, noting committee preferences, and performing other critical transition tasks. While this is of lesser impact for incumbents, it is a challenge for Louisiana’s newly elected representatives. It’s a disadvantage my office faced in 2017, though we worked hard to overcome and get to work for South Louisiana’s citizenry. However, the underlying problem is 100% avoidable. Moving to a closed primary system addresses this disparity and puts Louisiana on the same playing field as other states.

Further, the jungle primary system prevents Louisiana’s political parties from selecting their preferred candidates. Each major party, Democratic and Republican, deserves an opportunity to choose its nominee ahead of the general election. Closed primaries afford the fairest system for voters and ensure that both major parties have representation on the final ballot.

Closed primaries also limit the ability of candidates to deceive voters, registering under one party affiliation while espousing views that do not match. Too often in Louisiana’s elections, we have seen moderate Democrats switch their affiliation to Republican for electoral advantage. This practice is wrong and should be discouraged. With closed party primaries, voters can better vet candidates on their values and core principles. For Republicans, that means ensuring that we are choosing true conservatives to represent our party in each election. We learned difficult lessons in the 2015 and 2019 gubernatorial elections, and it’s time to fix Louisiana’s primary system.

While change can be intimidating, Louisiana is not untested in its ability to implement or administer closed primaries. Presidential primary elections, which will be held this year, follow the same closed party system. We also have historical precedent to follow as many of our current elected officials were successfully chosen in closed primary contests between 2008 and 2010. The formula already exists, and it works in Louisiana. The result is a simpler, more straightforward fall ballot with one Democrat, one Republican, and ballot-qualified Independent, Libertarian, or Other Party candidates.

As the Louisiana Legislature debates closed primary changes this week, it is important for all citizens to make their voices heard. Contact your state representatives and state senators. We have an opportunity to enact much-needed electoral reforms. Structural change is required to drive our state forward, and it begins with passing Governor Landry’s bill for closed primaries.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) represents Louisiana’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

Tucker and Clay Higgins Reveal Huge # of FBI Assets on J6, Including Some 'Dressed as Trump Supporters'

Tucker Carlson did an interview with Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) over the weekend about Jan. 6 and he asked him about the question Higgins had pursued with FBI Director Christopher Wray in 2022: How many FBI agents/informants were involved on Jan. 6?

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

Rep. Clay Higgins Calls for Override Session

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins, John Bel Edwards and tagged clay higgins John Bel Edwards.

Clay Higgins, confident after winning fourth term, has eye on Homeland Security chairmanship

In complete but unofficial results, Higgins took 64% of the nine-parish vote in his southwestern Louisiana district, which extends from the Atchafalaya to the Texas line. His Republican opponent, Holden Hoggatt, was second among eight candidates with 11%.

Higgins said he will become the senior Republican on the Homeland Security Committee and will be “focused and busy” in promoting a conservative agenda.

Read more: Clay Higgins, confident after winning fourth term, has eye on Homeland Security chairmanship

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.

Higgins Rated One Of Most Effective Republican Lawmakers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) ranked in the top 10% of House Republicans for legislative effectiveness according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), which scores lawmakers on their ability to advance agenda items through the legislative process and into law.

Congressman Higgins ranked as the most effective Republican lawmaker for the "Law, Crime, and Family" policy area, and he finished 19th out of 205 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives in overall legislative effectiveness for the 116th Congress.

According to the report, Congressman Higgins introduced 19 substantive bills during the legislative term. Three of those bills advanced beyond committee, with one bill passing both chambers and being signed into law. More information on CEL's methodology can be found here.

Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:

"Since being elected to serve in Congress, my office has delivered an active legislative effort, grounded in our core principles and focused on effective interaction across Congressional barriers. We have worked to advance bills that help Louisiana and, by extension, all of America. I will continue to work within the parameters of our Constitution to deliver results. I do not seek personal recognition for our efforts, however, this particular award is testament to the fact that our Lord has delivered unto me a brilliant, dedicated staff of American Patriots. Every day, I rise from bended knee, prayerful that I may be worthy of our devoted service to We, the People."

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Christopher J. Gary and filed under Clay Higgins and tagged clay higgins.