Eric Trump, in a recent CNN interview, alleged that a concerted effort akin to the assassination of Charlie Kirk was made to kill his father, former President Donald Trump, and expressed deep dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation into the 2024 assassination attempt.
Eric Trump made these remarks during an appearance on CNN’s program with Michael Smerconish on October 18, 2025, where he was promoting his new book, “Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation.” The interview delved into his family’s experiences and his perspectives on various political events, providing a platform for his candid opinions on the threats they have faced.
When questioned about his previous comments expressing unhappiness with the investigation into the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump launched into a passionate tirade. He stated that he is “absolutely pissed” that the public knows little about the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and suggested a broader conspiracy behind the attack, implying that key details remain obscured.
Trump elaborated by listing a series of actions he believes were taken against his father, including attempts to bankrupt him, impeach him, remove him from ballots, silence votes, leak tax returns, and raid his home. He explicitly connected these to the assassination attempt, saying, “And, yes, do I think they tried to do to my father exactly what they did to Charlie Kirk … yes,” though he did not specify who “they” refers to, leaving it open to interpretation.
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator and activist, was shot and killed in September 2025 while speaking at a college campus in Orem, Utah. Eric Trump attended that event and has frequently referenced Kirk’s death in his critiques of political violence, drawing parallels to the threats faced by his own family and highlighting the emotional impact of such incidents.
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump occurred on July 13, 2024, during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the ear but survived. The investigation has been ongoing, with authorities still piecing together motives and connections, which Trump’s comments highlight as insufficient and lacking transparency, fueling speculation among supporters.
Eric Trump’s statements underscore ongoing tensions and suspicions within political circles regarding violence and accountability. He emphasized that he will continue to demand more answers and transparency from investigators, reflecting a broader narrative of persecution felt by some allies and raising concerns about the integrity of high-profile probes.
This incident illustrates the volatile nature of current political discourse and the personal risks faced by public figures. It also raises important questions about how such events are investigated, reported, and perceived by the public, potentially influencing future political dynamics and public trust in institutions.