FBI interviewing Trump in assassination attempt inquiry – Washington Examiner
The FBI is planning to interview former President Donald Trump as part of its investigation into an assassination attempt that left him injured. This process is standard for collecting victim statements, according to CNN. The incident has been classified by the FBI as an attempted assassination, and they are currently analyzing evidence from the scene. FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged uncertainty about whether Trump was struck by a bullet or shrapnel during a congressional testimony, which has led to criticism from Trump and other Republicans regarding Wray’s leadership. In response, Trump clarified on social media that he was indeed hit by a bullet, rejecting the idea that glass or shrapnel was involved. This situation has raised broader concerns about the credibility of the FBI and its ongoing investigations.
The FBI is seeking to interview former President Donald Trump as part of an inquiry into an assassination attempt on him, during which he was injured. This interview is a standard procedure for gathering victim statements, according to reports from CNN. The FBI has classified the incident as an attempted assassination and is currently analyzing evidence from the scene. FBI Director Christopher Wray informed Congress that there is uncertainty regarding whether Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel, a remark that has led to criticisms from Trump and other Republicans regarding Wray’s leadership. In response, Trump clarified on social media that he was indeed struck by a bullet, dismissing any notions of glass or shrapnel being involved. The situation has prompted broader discussions about the FBI’s credibility and ongoing investigations.
FBI interviewing Trump in assassination attempt inquiry
The FBI is seeking to interview former President Donald Trump about his assassination attempt to obtain a victim statement, according to CNN. The interview is standard procedure for a crime victim.
The agency has maintained that the shooting was an assassination attempt and continues to examine evidence from the scene.
“Since the day of the attack, the FBI has been consistent and clear that the shooting was an attempted assassination of former President Trump which resulted in his injury, as well as the death of a heroic father and the injuries of several other victims,” the agency said in a statement on Thursday.
FBI Director Christopher Wray was questioned on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and said there was “some question” whether a bullet or shrapnel hit Trump.
Republicans, including the former president, have seized on the statement to raise questions about Wray’s leadership of the agency.
“No, it was, unfortunately, a bullet that hit my ear, and hit it hard. There was no glass, there was no shrapnel,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday. “No wonder the once storied FBI has lost the confidence of America!”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also expressed skepticism about the FBI director’s testimony.
“We’ve all seen the video, we’ve seen the analysis, we’ve heard it from multiple sources in different angles that a bullet went through his ear. I’m not sure it matters that much,” Johnson told NBC on Thursday, adding that Wray “was not forthcoming with some of the information that we would expect.”
“There’s a lot of frustration and concern about the leadership with these agencies,” he said.
Wray also revealed the shooter searched for details of the John F. Kennedy shooting and flew a drone around the rally grounds before Trump took the stage.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle recently resigned after lawmakers pressured her over the agency’s reaction to the shooting and its failures in the lead-up to it.
The shooter’s motive is unknown.
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