Comments made by Christopher Wray on the assassination attempt of Donald Trump
FBI Director Christopher Wray chose to fuel conspiracy theories during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
During discussions about the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, he raised doubts by stating, “With respect to former President Trump, there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear.”
What?
Despite initial doubts, the evidence was clear from images of a bullet narrowly missing Trump.
It’s worth noting that Trump himself, the individual directly involved, has confirmed it was a bullet that grazed him, as has his physician.
If Wray wanted to be cautious, he could have simply stated: Our investigation is ongoing; we are still determining the exact details.
Everything we know about the Trump assassination attempt
- Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old, was identified as the shooter attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.
- Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service agents.
- The gunman grazed Trump’s ear, killed a retired fire chief, and injured two other attendees.
- Investigations revealed Crooks’ search history, showing an interest in Trump’s events and the Democratic National Convention.
- Crooks’ search history also indicated a fascination with high-profile individuals, regardless of their political affiliation.
- Trump detailed surviving the “surreal” assassination attempt in an exclusive interview, emphasizing his luck at surviving.
- Noteworthy figures like President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation about the shooting, condemning it as “a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.”
As FBI Director, Wray should let the evidence speak for itself instead of fueling speculation and further dividing opinions.
With his experience in hearings, Wray knew exactly what he was doing.
The response from the Trump camp is justified: this is another instance of federal law enforcement being used against the Republican nominee.
If Trump emerges victorious in November, Wray may have just sealed his own fate.
