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Trump Assassination Attempt: Press Secretary Demands Answers

11/19/2025

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Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said Americans deserve answers about July 2024's assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump.
A report showed Thomas Crooks had alarming social media posts advocating violence and political assassinations.
The FBI previously claimed Crooks left no digital clues and was not on their radar.
Leavitt noted Trump has sought updates on the investigation.
Senator Ron Johnson has faced challenges obtaining information from the FBI.

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Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said Americans deserve answers about July 2024's assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump.
A report showed Thomas Crooks had alarming social media posts advocating violence and political assassinations.
The FBI previously claimed Crooks left no digital clues and was not on their radar.
Leavitt noted Trump has sought updates on the investigation.
Senator Ron Johnson has faced challenges obtaining information from the FBI.