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Coverage dated September 22, 2024

Trump accuses DOJ, FBI of ’mishandling and downplaying’ assassination attempt

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Former President Trump on Monday accused the Justice Department and FBI of “downplaying” the second apparent assassination attempt against him this year, suggesting the case should be left to Florida authorities to handle.

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  1. The Hill

    Trump accuses DOJ, FBI of ’mishandling and downplaying’ assassination attempt (opens The Hill)

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    Former President Trump on Monday accused the Justice Department and FBI of “downplaying” the second apparent assassination attempt against him this year, suggesting the case should be left to Florida authorities to handle.

  2. NBC News

    Trump accuses DOJ of 'mishandling and downplaying' second assassination plot (opens NBC News)

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    Former President Donald Trump accused the Justice Department of "downplaying" an alleged assassination plot against him earlier this month and suggested state officials in Florida should take over the investigation and prosecution.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump blasts agencies leading investigation into second assassination attempt- Washington Examiner (opens Washington Examiner)

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    “The DOJ and FBI have a Conflict of Interest since they have been obsessed with ‘Getting Trump’ for so long,” said former President Donald Trump in a statement posted on Truth Social.

  4. RedState

    BREAKING: Trumps Slams 'Harris/Biden' DOJ, FBI for Downplaying Second Assassination Attempt (opens RedState)

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  5. Townhall

    Trump Blasts DOJ and FBI for 'Mishandling and Downplaying' Assassination Attempts (opens Townhall)

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  6. Forbes

    Trump Accuses DOJ Of ‘Downplaying’ Second Assassination Attempt (opens Forbes)

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    Former President Donald Trump said on social media Monday the charges brought against Ryan W. Routh are “a slap on the wrist” and called on Florida to take over his prosecution.