Former President Donald Trump has directed the Secret Service to disclose all available information regarding the individuals implicated in attempts on his life.
"I'm entitled to know," Trump asserted in an interview with The New York Post.
His demand for transparency underscores his frustration with what he perceives as unnecessary delays in information sharing, allegedly due to the current administration's influence.
According to The New York Post, Trump expressed particular concern over the peculiar details surrounding the suspects. "I want to find out about the two assassins. . . . Why did the one guy have six cell phones and why did the other guy have [foreign] apps?" he questioned. Trump emphasized his right to access this information, stating, "No more holding back because of Biden. . . . I'm entitled to know. And they held it back long enough. No excuses."
The first suspect, Ryan Routh, 59, was reportedly found with six cell phones in his vehicle following an attempt on Trump's life last September at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The second suspect, Thomas Crooks, 19, was killed by police after shooting Trump in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July. Investigations revealed Crooks had encrypted messaging accounts on his phone linked to platforms in Belgium, New Zealand, and Germany.
Michael Waltz, Trump's national security advisor and a former congressman, has raised questions about the necessity for a teenager to utilize multiple encrypted foreign apps. Waltz, who previously served on a congressional task force investigating the assassination attempt, continues to provide counsel to Trump on the ongoing investigation. The situation highlights the need for thorough scrutiny and accountability in matters of national security.
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