Trump Cabinet Official Discusses Assassination Attempt Amid Rising Threats
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he survived an assassination attempt shortly after taking office in January 2025. The man involved pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in August. Bessent also announced that the Treasury Department will work to find charities and nonprofits that may be funding political violence.Key Facts
- Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, faced an assassination attempt two hours after his confirmation in January 2025.
- Ryan Michael English carried weapons to the U.S. Capitol intending to kill Bessent or attack another federal target.
- English pleaded guilty in March 2026 to federal charges related to the assassination plot.
- English is scheduled to be sentenced on August 14, 2026.
- Bessent said the Treasury will try to identify charities and nonprofits used to finance political terrorism.
- The Treasury will also check if tax-exempt groups are used for foreign influence.
- Political violence targeting U.S. officials, judges, and election workers has been rising since around 2020.
- Nearly 90% of surveyed state legislators reported threats or attacks related to their political roles.
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