Lara Trump: “He’s Satisfied with the Investigation,” But Questions Remain

Mar-a-Lago, July 12, 2025 — In a gripping new interview premiering tonight, President Donald J. Trump sits down with his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to recount the terrifying moments of the recent assassination attempt that left one rallygoer dead and the nation reeling.

“It was unforgettable. I didn't know exactly what was going on. I got whacked. There's no question about that,” Trump recalls in the emotional sit-down. “Fortunately, I got down quickly. People were screaming. I think they shot 8 bullets.”

President Trump praised the swift action of his protective detail, highlighting the heroism of a sniper named David: “Within less than 5 seconds, he got him from a long distance with one shot. He did a fantastic job.”

The president also expressed his current view on the official investigation, saying, “They briefed me numerous times—FBI, Secret Service, DOJ. I'm satisfied with it.” Still, he admitted, “There were mistakes. They should’ve had somebody in the building. There was no tie-in with local police. That was a mistake.”

Despite his personal satisfaction with the federal briefings, President Trump emphasized that the tragedy exposed operational failures. “There was someone walking around with a range finder. That should have raised alarms. And when they said there’s someone on the roof with a gun, why did they mark me?”

The interview also honors the memory of Cory Comparator, the courageous man who died shielding his family. Survivors and loved ones continue to demand transparency, still waiting for answers nearly two weeks after the shooting.

Lara Trump, in a preview on The View, said the shooting raised personal and national questions: “This is a day that changed all of our lives. It could’ve turned out very differently. One of the first things I asked my father-in-law was: Why does it feel like we’re still waiting for the answers?”

While President Trump believes in the integrity of the investigation, the nation continues to question why warning signs—like the lack of rooftop counter-snipers—were missed.

The full conversation airs tonight, offering the public an unfiltered look at the thoughts and emotions of a president who narrowly escaped death, and a family still processing a moment that shook America.

💥🇺🇸 Don’t miss this powerful broadcast. Tune in tonight. 🇺🇸💥