Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed on Tuesday that the FBI has uncovered new details about the individual who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024. The newly discovered information pertains to the shooter’s background and history, which had not been previously known. However, Blanche did not provide any further specifics about the findings.
According to an anonymous source who examined the documents, the records show that the gunman had items delivered under the name "Bob Dole," a reference to the late Republican senator and former presidential candidate. The documents also indicate that the shooter purchased parts and tools from Amazon to modify his rifle, increasing its capacity. Additionally, an anonymous donor later paid for the cremation of the gunman’s remains, a move that reportedly surprised his family.
The attacker fired eight shots at the July 2024 rally before being killed by a Secret Service sniper. One bullet grazed Trump’s ear, while one attendee was killed and two others were injured. Despite the investigation, authorities have not yet identified a clear motive for the attack.
Blanche’s comments came shortly after Trump posted on social media, suggesting that new information had emerged about the shooting and implying it was part of a "Democrat Plot" to remove him from the election. However, Trump provided no evidence to support his claim. The FBI has concluded that the gunman acted alone and found no evidence linking the attack to the Democratic Party.
Trump also criticized Christopher Wray, the former FBI director whom he appointed during his first term, stating that Wray "should pay a price" for how the bureau handled the investigation and for certain statements he made. Blanche, who served as Trump’s personal attorney at the time of the shooting, said he was with Trump as the investigation progressed and attempted to uncover what had occurred. "His frustration and concern about what the former director was doing is something that is not new," Blanche remarked.
The Justice Department and FBI have not yet responded to requests for comment. The White House referred inquiries to Blanche’s statements, while Wray could not be reached immediately for comment.
New Details Emerge About Trump Shooting Suspect, Including Use of Pseudonym and Amazon Purchases
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