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DeSantis Criticizes FBI for Blocking Florida's Investigation into Second Trump Assassination Attempt Crime Scene

Sep 20, 2024, 12:10 AM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the FBI is not cooperating with the state's investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. DeSantis, speaking on Fox News and other platforms including Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters, emphasized that the federal authorities are blocking state investigators from accessing the crime scene at Trump's golf course. Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez stated that the public deserves answers and praised DeSantis for his commitment to the investigation. DeSantis expressed concern over multiple violations of Florida law and criticized the federal government's lack of cooperation. He also mentioned the implications of a state criminal prosecution.