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A NewsGuard survey finds about 24% of Americans believe the April shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner was staged, with Democrats and younger adults more likely to doubt its authenticity, highlighting the spread of conspiracy theories and growing distrust in government and media; an indicted suspect faces charges related to the incident.
31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with a shotgun and pistol. He traveled across the country ahead of the event and faces potential life in prison, with prosecutors signaling additional charges as the case and security protocols for future events unfold.
The article provides a historical overview of assassination attempts and successful assassinations of U.S. presidents and presidential candidates, detailing incidents from Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 to the attempted assassination of George W. Bush in 2005.
Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov admitted in an interview that there have been multiple unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin acknowledged the threat but assured that security measures are in place. Budanov also warned of a potential large-scale Russian offensive and noted the difficult situation for Ukraine's Armed Forces. Additionally, Ukraine's Security Service recently thwarted a plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials.
Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov claimed that there have been several unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he did not provide evidence or details. The Kremlin responded by emphasizing the president's safety. Budanov suggested that Putin's death would have a profound impact on Russia, likening it to the reaction following the death of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in an interview that he has lost count of the number of assassination attempts made on his life by Russia since the invasion in 2022. He stated that at least "five or six" plots have been foiled by Ukraine's intelligence services. Zelensky emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people in their determination to defeat Russia and expressed their unwillingness to compromise or give up their lands. He also disclosed the code name of Russia's latest mission to oust him, called "Operation: Maidan 3," with a deadline set for the end of the year. Despite the lack of progress on the battlefield, Zelensky remains committed to fighting for a just peace and believes that Russia does not want to end the war.
Iranian dissidents, including former American government officials, are facing abductions and assassination attempts by Iran's regime. Tehran is hiring hitmen around the world to intimidate and eliminate perceived enemies. The threats have been deemed credible, leading to round-the-clock protection for targeted individuals. Iran's efforts are becoming more frequent and bolder, often targeting vocal Iranian activists living abroad. The regime uses proxies, including criminals, to carry out their operations, providing deniability. The international community, particularly the United States, is urged to address these acts of aggression, which are seen as acts of war.