FBI's Kash Patel Promises Full Disclosure on Trump Assassination Attempt Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel is pledging transparency as the agency continues its probe into the July 2024 assassination attempt targeting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Despite months having passed since the high-profile incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, Patel acknowledged lingering questions and growing public impatience regarding the attack.

In an interview aired Tuesday, Patel told Fox News' Bret Baier that the American public would be provided with "everything we know" about the case. “I don’t know that there’s more to know, but you’re going to know everything we know,” Patel stated. His remarks come amid calls for clarity, as online speculation and conspiracy theories have proliferated following the shooting.

Patel, who was appointed FBI director in the aftermath of the incident, has faced mounting pressure to overhaul the agency and restore public trust. Describing the attack as a matter the FBI takes "extremely seriously," he emphasized the bureau's ongoing commitment to uncovering any remaining details, including possible connections to larger plots or actors. "We don't feel that the American people have been given the information they need on that. And we're digging through the files, and we're getting them a more robust picture of what happened and whether or not there were any connections," he said.

Responding to Baier's questions about rumors—ranging from internal sabotage efforts to foreign interference—Patel dismissed such theories, characterizing them as unfounded. "That’s a great example of people looking for things where things don’t exist," he asserted.

The investigation has been marked by both its scope and its challenges. The suspected assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by law enforcement at the scene, effectively closing off avenues for direct interrogation but, according to Patel, allowing for a higher degree of investigative transparency compared to ongoing cases. Relevant case disclosures, Patel claims, have already been shared with the public.

Former President Trump has himself expressed doubts about the official narrative, indicating that he remains unsatisfied with the preliminary findings. Speaking to Baier during an overseas visit, Trump said, "So far... they tell me it’s fine. But it’s a little hard to believe, to be honest with you." Trump highlighted his continuing reliance on trusted officials, including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Patel, yet stopped short of declaring full confidence in the current investigation’s conclusions.

The Butler shooting, which left Trump with minor wounds, stunned the nation and focused scrutiny on the effectiveness of Secret Service protocols for protecting major political figures. While law enforcement responded swiftly, killing the assailant onsite, the incident prompted nationwide debate about the adequacy of presidential security procedures.

Nearly a year after the attempt, key questions remain unanswered. The motive of Crooks and whether warning signs were missed continue to drive public discussion. As new details emerge—including reports highlighting potential lapses in security—the FBI faces continued demands for accountability and a fuller account of the events leading up to the attack.

As the investigation continues, Patel has promised to release all relevant information, signaling an effort to rebuild trust and quell speculation. For now, however, uncertainty persists, with observers and political leaders alike awaiting the next steps in the search for answers.