{"id":2309312,"date":"2024-07-26T10:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309312"},"modified":"2024-07-26T10:35:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:35:28","slug":"fbi-interviewing-trump-in-assassination-attempt-inquiry-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-interviewing-trump-in-assassination-attempt-inquiry-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI interviewing Trump in assassination attempt inquiry &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-interviewing-trump-in-assassination-attempt-inquiry-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309312&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The FBI is planning to interview former President Donald Trump as part of its investigation into an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amnesty-international-strips-aleksei-navalny-of-prisoner-of-conscience-status-for-decades-old-comments-on-immigration\/\" title=\"Amnesty International Strips Aleksei Navalny Of \u2018Prisoner Of Conscience\u2019 Status For Decades-Old Comments On Immigration\">assassination attempt<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-regime-breaches-russian-constitution-with-navalny-arrest\/\" title=\"Putin regime breaches Russian Constitution with Navalny arrest\">attempted assassination<\/a>, 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&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/counterfeit-chinese-materials-found-on-boeing-planes-investigation-underway\/\" title=\"Investigation launched into counterfeit Chinese materials discovered in Boeing aircraft\">raised broader concerns<\/a> about the credibility of the FBI and its ongoing investigations. <br \/> The FBI is seeking to interview former President Donald Trump as part of an inquiry into an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amnesty-international-strips-aleksei-navalny-of-prisoner-of-conscience-status-for-decades-old-comments-on-immigration\/\" title=\"Amnesty International Strips Aleksei Navalny Of \u2018Prisoner Of Conscience\u2019 Status For Decades-Old Comments On Immigration\">assassination attempt<\/a> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-regime-breaches-russian-constitution-with-navalny-arrest\/\" title=\"Putin regime breaches Russian Constitution with Navalny arrest\">attempted assassination<\/a> 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&#8217;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&#8217;s credibility and ongoing investigations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FBI interviewing Trump in assassination attempt inquiry<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1713874\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>FBI <\/a>is seeking to interview former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> about his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3097087\/freedom-caucus-thompson-banned-trump-task-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>assassination attempt<\/a> to obtain a victim statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/07\/25\/politics\/fbi-examining-evidence-trump-assassination-attempt\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according<\/a> to CNN. The interview is standard procedure for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\">crime victim<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The agency has maintained that the shooting was an assassination attempt and continues to examine evidence from the scene.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; the agency said in a statement on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray was questioned on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and said there was &ldquo;some question&rdquo; whether a bullet or shrapnel hit Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans, including the former president, have seized on the statement to raise questions about Wray&rsquo;s leadership of the agency.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;No, it was, unfortunately, a bullet that hit my ear, and hit it hard. There was no glass, there was no shrapnel,&rdquo; Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday. &ldquo;No wonder the once storied FBI has lost the confidence of America!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also expressed skepticism about the FBI director&rsquo;s testimony.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve all seen the video, we&rsquo;ve seen the analysis, we&rsquo;ve heard it from multiple sources in different angles that a bullet went through his ear. I&rsquo;m not sure it matters that much,&rdquo; Johnson&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/republicans-rip-fbi-directors-testimony-trump-might-not-hit-bullet-rcna163653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told NBC<\/a>&nbsp;on Thursday, adding that Wray &ldquo;was not forthcoming with some of the information that we would expect.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of frustration and concern about the leadership with these agencies,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle recently resigned after lawmakers pressured her over the agency&rsquo;s reaction to the shooting and its failures in the lead-up to it.<\/p>\n<p>The shooter&rsquo;s motive is unknown.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1713874\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1713874\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FBI is looking to interview former President Donald Trump as part of its investigation into an assassination attempt that resulted in his injury, according to CNN. This interview is a routine step for collecting statements from victims. The agency has classified the incident as an assassination attempt and is currently analyzing evidence from the scene. In a statement, the FBI reiterated that the shooting led to Trump&#8217;s injury, the death of a courageous father, and injuries to several others. During a congressional hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray mentioned that there is some uncertainty about whether Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel, a comment that has drawn criticism from Trump and other Republicans regarding Wray&#8217;s leadership. Trump took to Truth Social to clarify that he was indeed struck by a bullet, rejecting any claims of glass or shrapnel being involved, and criticized the FBI for losing the public&#8217;s trust. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also expressed skepticism about Wray&#8217;s remarks, pointing out that there is substantial evidence indicating a bullet went through Trump&#8217;s ear. He noted the widespread frustration with the leadership of these agencies. Wray also revealed that the shooter had researched the assassination of John F. Kennedy and had flown a drone over the rally site before Trump took the stage. Additionally, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned amid pressure from lawmakers regarding the agency&#8217;s response to the shooting and its previous failures. The motive behind the shooter&#8217;s actions remains unknown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2309313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/donald-trump-republican-national-convention.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[34943,5591,3634],"class_list":["post-2309312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-assassination-attempt","tag-fbi","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/donald-trump-republican-national-convention.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2309312"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309312\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2309313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2309312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2309312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2309312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}