Staff Reports
The FBI has decided it wants to have a little chat with former President Donald Trump, declaring he qualifies as the victim of a particularly brazen assassination attempt that occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. According to Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh office, this interview is all part of a “standard victim interview.” One might call it a classic case of “better late than never,” especially since the FBI recently acknowledged that a bullet, either in whole or as a jagged piece, made contact with Trump’s ear. It’s a comforting thought for every conservative who values law and order but can’t help but wonder why it took the bureau over two weeks to get around to this.
It’s rather amusing how the FBI seems to have a habit of showing up late for the party. Much like a relative who promises to bring the dessert but arrives with a box of stale donuts instead, the bureau managed to confirm the details of the assassination attempt a bit too late. Trump’s own campaign previously confirmed that he hadn’t even been interviewed yet, leaving one to wonder what the FBI was waiting for—perhaps they thought he was on vacation in Miami.
There’s some chatter among former agents about the FBI’s delay, with one former agent who had experience with the Reagan shooting labeling it a total disgrace. During that incident, agents scrambled to get information right away, but the FBI’s current pace suggests it might be more like a leisurely stroll through a park. Apparently, hearing from a survivor like Trump, especially after a brush with death, is not considered urgent. Instead, the FBI’s methods appear to be stuck in the slow lane while criminals and crazies are getting the upper hand.
Director Christopher Wray landed himself in some hot water recently, as he testified in front of Congress and, in a breathtaking moment of tone-deafness, hinted that he doubted Trump was struck at all. This was particularly rich, given that even emergency room doctors confirmed he had been hit. The New York Times followed up with its own investigative effort, essentially saying that contrary to Wray’s eyebrow-raising lack of insight, Trump was indeed likely struck by gunfire. What a tangled web of denial and incompetence the FBI seems to be weaving.
FBI says it will interview Trump as victim in assassination attempthttps://t.co/mELIer2DmN pic.twitter.com/QtK43YCEsW
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) July 29, 2024
In what reads more like a plot twist from a low-budget action flick than a professional inquiry, the shooter had been engaging in suspicious behavior before the attack, with law enforcement apparently being aware of this for over an hour before shots were fired. And yet, the FBI and Secret Service allowed the man to wander around, missing multiple warning signals that could have prevented the incident. This has led to calls from both sides of the political aisle for accountability, resulting in the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Apparently, even policing can’t escape the fallout of a good ol’ bipartisan push these days.
Tragically, the real consequences of this dereliction of duty included the death of Corey Comperatore, who was killed while trying to protect his family from the gunfire. The incident wounded others, with Trump himself narrowly escaping without more serious injuries. As law enforcement continues to untangle the bizarre motivations and personal history of the shooter, one thing becomes crystal clear: the lapses in security and the slow response from agencies like the FBI and Secret Service need to be addressed if they want to maintain any shred of credibility moving forward. The conservative crowd isn’t holding its breath, but it can certainly count on some righteous indignation over how the situation was handled.
