Fact Check: "Stinson posted threats just days after Trump's assassination attempt."
What We Know
On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead at the scene, and Trump sustained injuries but survived the attack (source-2, source-3). Following this incident, Peter Stinson, a former Coast Guard officer, was reported to have made threatening posts on social media, allegedly in response to the assassination attempt on Trump (source-5, source-6).
Stinson's threats reportedly came shortly after the assassination attempt, but the exact timing and content of these threats have not been clearly detailed in the available sources. The FBI is actively investigating the incident and Stinson's alleged threats (source-1).
Analysis
The claim that "Stinson posted threats just days after Trump's assassination attempt" is supported by multiple sources that report on Stinson's alleged threats following the assassination attempt. For instance, Newsweek and The Daily Mail both indicate that Stinson made threatening posts on social media in the aftermath of the July 13 shooting incident. However, the specific details regarding the nature of these posts, including their exact timing and content, are not thoroughly documented in these articles.
The reliability of the sources reporting on Stinson's threats varies. The Daily Mail is often criticized for sensationalism and lacks the same level of editorial oversight as more established news outlets. In contrast, Newsweek and the Associated Press are generally regarded as more credible sources, although they too can have biases depending on the context of their reporting. The FBI's involvement adds a layer of credibility to the investigation into Stinson's actions, as it indicates that the matter is being taken seriously by law enforcement (source-1).
While there is evidence suggesting that Stinson made threats following the assassination attempt, the lack of detailed information about the timing and content of these threats means that the claim cannot be fully substantiated at this time.
Conclusion
Needs Research. While there is some evidence that Peter Stinson made threats shortly after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the specifics of these threats and their exact timing remain unclear. More comprehensive information is needed to definitively confirm the nature and timing of Stinson's alleged threats.
Sources
- Butler Investigation Updates - FBI
- Preliminary Findings: July 13, 2024 Assassination Attempt on ... - Ron Johnson
- A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump - AP News
- Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida - Wikipedia
- Antifa sharpshooter charged with threatening to kill Trump - Daily Mail
- Peter Stinson, Ex-Coast Guard Officer, Charged with Threating to Kill Trump - Newsweek
- Former Coast Guard lieutenant arrested and charged with ... - ABC News
- Former Coast Guard officer arrested after allegedly threatening to ... - New York Post
