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The DOJ has dropped evidence that the Trump would be assassin had planned.

This whole affair, the assassination attempt months in advance,

and that he had written a letter in the event of his capture offering a bounty on

Donald Trump to the tune of $150,000 which is the stupidest thing I've ever

heard because there's no way you could pay it if you got caught by the way

there's a big debate here people are mad they're saying why is the DOJ dropping this

letter that's gonna make Trump a target I disagree who, the people who want to hurt Trump already do, you ain't gonna get money from a guy who's been arrested for targeting Donald Trump.

The important thing to note here, why it's important these details

are released in my opinion. I think this benefits Trump. They were only charging him

with my understanding was gun-related charges. Now they have definitive proof.

They have shown to the world.

This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

It was premeditated.

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