Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, criticized FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the investigation into the July 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Fitton claimed that FBI records indicated that the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, had contacted local law enforcement prior to the attack. The FBI's Rapid Response account refuted this claim, stating that the documents referenced were interviews conducted by college instructors and did not involve police contact. Patel supported the FBI's response, prompting Fitton to express his discontent, calling the FBI's characterization of his organization as misleading. Fitton later acknowledged that Judicial Watch had revised its press release concerning the Butler records after reviewing additional information from the FBI. He questioned why the FBI was attacking Judicial Watch instead of promoting transparency regarding the assassination attempt.
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Tom Fitton Criticizes FBI Director Kash Patel Amid Ongoing Dispute
Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch criticized FBI Director Kash Patel over claims related to the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The FBI refuted Fitton's assertions, leading to a public dispute between the two. Fitton later admitted to errors in his organization's statements but continued to call for transparency from the FBI.
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