Melania Trump says that “we need to uncover the truth” behind the July assassination attempt against her husband, former President Trump.
“The attempt to end my husband’s life was a horrible, distressing experience,” the former first lady said in a clip posted Tuesday on her X account.
“Now, the silence around it feels heavy,” Trump said into the camera, in a promotional video for her forthcoming memoir, “Melania.”
“I can’t help but wonder: Why didn’t law enforcement officials arrest the shooter before the speech?” she asked.
The ex-commander in chief was hit in the ear by a bullet while speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., nearly two months ago. The assassin and one rally attendee were killed.
Following the shooting, lawmakers set up a bipartisan House task force to investigate security lapses around the assassination attempt.
Melania Trump had spoken out about the shooting that injured the 45th president a day after it happened, saying in a statement, “When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change.”
“I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband,” Trump said at the time.
In her video on Tuesday, Melania Trump indicated she was still searching for answers.
“There’s definitely more to this story,” she said.