Former President Donald Trump is out of the hospital and recovering after a 20-year-old, who the FBI identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, attempted to assassinate the current Republican nominee during a Saturday evening rally in Burke, Pennsylvania.
Here’s the latest expert insight, reporting and analysis from WTOP News following the stunning turn of events on Saturday and its ongoing effects in the U.S.
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Presidential Historian Paul Brandus
Presidential historian Paul Brandus joined WTOP's Dan Ronan with historical analysis of the attempted assassination.
Washington Post National Political Reporter Isaac Arnsdorf
Washington Post National Political Reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joined WTOP's Luke Lukert with an update on former President Donald Trump's plans ahead of the Republican National Convention
George Washington University Assistant Professor Casey Burgat
George Washington University Assistant Professor and Director of Legislative Affairs at the Graduate School of Political Management Casey Burgat joined WTOP's Dan Ronan to discuss the political impact of the assassination attempt.
US News & World Report Political Analyst Ken Walsh
US News and World Report political analyst Ken Walsh joined WTOP's Luke Lukert with more on how Trump is handling the aftermath of the shooting.
CBS News Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa
Robert Costa, CBS News Chief election and campaign correspondent joined WTOP's Sandy Kozel to explain how this incident affected the ongoing presidential campaign.
CBS News Correspondent Olivia Rinaldi
CBS News Correspondent Olivia Rinaldi was at the Trump rally as shots rang out. She shared her perspective on the shooting with WTOP's Dick Uliano.
Editor in Chief of the Hill newspaper Bob Cusack
WTOP's Dick Uliano asked Editor-in-Chief of the Hill newspaper Bob Cusack about what to expect of investigations including from Congress.
WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green
WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green discusses security issues nationwide following the attempted assassination on former President Trump.
WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller
WTOP's Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller speaks on the political response to the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Washington Post Law Enforcement Reporter Devlin Barrett
Devlin Barrett, Washington Post Law enforcement reporter speaks on law enforcement response to the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
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