FBI Director Kash Patel has pledged transparency as the public continues to seek information regarding the federal investigation into the attempted assassination of then-President Donald Trump in July 2024.
During an interview with Bret Baier of Fox News, Patel acknowledged the increasing public demand for clarity as speculation abounds regarding the high-profile incident in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The 47th president highlighted his trust in key allies such as United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Patel himself, while indicating that he harbored doubts about the current conclusions.
“I’m relying on my people, and they’re good,” he said. “But it’s a little hard to believe, to be honest with you, okay? It’s a little bit hard to believe as I get older.”
The Butler shooting sent shockwaves through the 2024 campaign trail. Trump was wounded but survived, and the assailant was killed by law enforcement at the scene.Â
The attempted assassination ignited scrutiny on the U.S. Secret Services’ protective measures on the presidential candidate.
Despite a months-long investigation, questions remain about Crooks’ motivation and any preventative measures that could have been implemented.
“We knew a lot more about a lot of different people than we know about that guy,” Baier told Patel, pressing on why the public remains largely in the dark nearly a year later.
