Overview

• Donald Trump has directed the Secret Service to release all information regarding two assassination attempts against him in 2024, claiming details were held back during Joe Biden's presidency.
• The first attempt occurred in July 2024 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the ear by 19-year-old Thomas Crooks, who was killed by law enforcement at the scene.
• The second attempt happened in September 2024 near Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, involving 59-year-old Ryan Routh, who was arrested and is awaiting trial later this year.
• Investigators found encrypted messaging accounts on Crooks' devices linked to foreign platforms and six cellphones in Routh's car, raising concerns about potential international connections.
• Trump's national security advisor, Michael Waltz, has called for a comprehensive investigation, with further details expected to emerge during Routh's trial in September 2025.