President Trump Seeks Answers on Assassination Attempts, May Release Investigation Findings
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President Trump Seeks Answers on Assassination Attempts, May Release Investigation Findings

  • President Donald Trump has called for clarity regarding two assassination attempts made against him last year
  • The incidents occurred during a rally in Pennsylvania and at his golf club in Florida, with one suspect killed and another facing trial
  • Trump expressed frustration over the lack of detailed explanations from the Secret Service and FBI

In a recent interview with Fox Noticias at the White House, President Donald Trump expressed his desire for clarity regarding two assassination attempts against him last year.

The president revealed that he has yet to receive a satisfactory explanation from the Secret Service or the FBI.

Trump calls for answers on two assassination attempts against him last year
Trump says he may publicise findings of the investigation. Photo credit: Andrew Harnik/GettyImages
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Details of assassination attempts against Trump

The first attempt occurred in July during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the ear.

The assailant was killed at the scene. The second attempt took place in September at Trump’s golf club in Palm Beach, Florida.

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This time, the would-be assassin was apprehended before opening fire and now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and terrorism. The trial is scheduled for September.

President Trump’s concerns

During the interview, Trump referred to the perpetrators as "a couple of nut jobs" and expressed uncertainty about the motives behind the attacks.

He also highlighted a peculiar detail about one suspect, who was found with "18 telephones" at the time of arrest.

"It has not been explained to me perfectly by the Secret Service or the FBI," Trump stated. "We have somebody, two good people running that, and I would like to hear the explanation."

The president emphasised his right to be informed, even if the findings are not made public.

"Even if it's not released to the public, I should be allowed to hear it," he added. "And I might very well release it to the public."

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Investigations continue on Trump’s assassination plots
Investigations continue on Trump’s assassination plots. Photo credit: Win McName/GettyImages
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Public reaction

The interview concluded with Fox Noticias host Campos-Duffy responding with a simple "Amen," reflecting the gravity of the situation.

As investigations continue, the public awaits further updates on the motives and circumstances surrounding these incidents.

About Donald Trump

Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, who previously served from 2017 to 2021. A businessman and television personality before entering politics, he is known for his unconventional leadership style and polarising policies.

His first term as president focused on issues such as immigration reform, tax cuts, and deregulation, alongside an "America First" approach to foreign policy. Trump faced significant controversies, including two impeachment trials, but remained a dominant figure in American politics.

He is believed to be very influential in the Republican Party and public discourse. His tenure reshaped political norms and sparked debates on governance, democracy, and the role of social media.

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FBI unveils man who tried to assassinate Trump

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the attacker in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Trump had escaped an assignation attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.

The 20-year-old was a registered Republican, according to voter records cited by the AP news agency.

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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