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FBI Debunks Claims Woman Behind Trump at Butler, PA Rally is Assistant Director

Jul 19, 2024, 06:57 PM

Recent social media speculation has falsely identified a woman seen behind former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as FBI Assistant Director Janeen Diguiseppi. The woman, who appeared calm and recorded the event during an apparent attempt on Trump's life, was the subject of viral conspiracy theories. However, the FBI has officially debunked these claims, confirming that the woman is not Diguiseppi. Blurry video footage of the incident went viral, leading to the false identification. Candace Owens also confirmed that the woman is a private citizen and not affiliated with the FBI. An FBI spokesman stated, 'The allegations circulating on social media about an FBI executive and the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania are categorically false.'