US Attorney General Todd Blanche has said the FBI has uncovered new information about the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024.
Blanche did not publicly disclose the specific details of the new information, but said investigators had learned more about the shooter's background and history.
.webp "Attorney General Blanche Says FBI Has New Information on Trump Shooter")
The FBI previously investigated the attack, in which Trump was wounded in the ear while speaking at the campaign event. The gunman was killed by law enforcement officers at the scene.
Blanche's comments come after Trump renewed claims on social media suggesting that the shooting may have been part of a political plot. However, previous investigations have concluded that the gunman acted alone and have not established links to a political organisation.
The attorney general also referred to Trump's continuing criticism of former FBI Director Christopher Wray over the handling of the investigation. Trump appointed Wray but later became critical of his leadership of the bureau.
Blanche, who was Trump's personal lawyer before joining the Justice Department, said the newly discovered information could provide additional insight into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The FBI and Justice Department have not yet publicly released the details of the new findings, meaning their significance cannot be independently assessed from the information currently available.
The announcement is likely to renew public interest in the investigation, particularly as authorities continue to examine unanswered questions surrounding the 2024 assassination attempt.
For now, the new information has not publicly established a broader conspiracy or changed the previous conclusion that the shooter acted alone. Further details from federal investigators would be needed to determine whether the latest findings alter that assessment.