Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Trump Assassination Attempt Details, Sparks MAGA Conspiracy Theories

Greene Joins Growing List of Trump Allies Questioning Butler Shooting

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has added her voice to a growing chorus of Trump supporters questioning the official narrative surrounding the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Greene sparked controversy over the weekend by amplifying conspiracy theories about the shooting that left one man dead and wounded the former president. In a social media post, she endorsed claims made by "J6 activist" Trisha Hope, who suggested suspicious elements surrounding the incident.

"Why Isn't Trump Leading the Charge?"

"Corey Comperatore's family deserves to know the truth about Matthew Crooks and what happened in Butler on July 13, 2024," Greene wrote on X. "President Trump, of all people, should be leading the charge. Why isn't he? That's the question."

Comperatore was the sole fatality in the assassination attempt, killed while shielding his wife and daughter from gunfire. Hope's original post, which Greene described as "extremely important," suggested that Comperatore was deliberately killed to be "used in the plot" to make the shooting appear legitimate rather than a hoax.

Greene Walks Back Hoax Claims

Facing immediate backlash, Greene quickly clarified her position in a follow-up post, stating she doesn't believe the assassination attempt was entirely fabricated. Instead, she questioned why Trump hasn't been more forthcoming with information about the shooter and the circumstances surrounding the attack.

This backpedaling highlights the delicate balance conspiracy theorists must navigate when questioning an event that directly affected their political hero while trying to maintain credibility within the MAGA movement.

Conspiracy Theories Spread Through MAGA Circles

Greene's comments come amid a broader pattern of Trump supporters promoting alternative theories about the Butler shooting. According to a recent Wired investigation, several high-profile MAGA figures have cast doubt on the official account.

Notable personalities pushing conspiracy theories include:

• Comedian Tom Dillon
• Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson
• Right-wing commentator Emerald Robinson
• Podcast host Candace Owens

These figures have pointed to various elements they consider suspicious, including the timing of the iconic photograph showing Trump with his fist raised after the shooting and his relative silence about the traumatic experience.

Congressional Republicans Claim FBI "Stonewalled" Investigation

The conspiracy theories have found some support among elected officials. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Pat Fallon (R-Texas) claimed late last year that the FBI "stonewalled" their House investigation into the shooting.

However, the final FBI report concluded that shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks acted alone, contradicting theories about a broader conspiracy. The investigation found no evidence of additional shooters or a coordinated plot.

Trump's Unusual Silence

What appears to fuel these theories is Trump's uncharacteristic reluctance to discuss the assassination attempt in detail. Known for his verbose commentary on most topics, Trump told the BBC in 2025 that he doesn't like "dwelling" on the incident.

This reticence stands in stark contrast to Trump's typical media strategy of extensively discussing events that affect him. The silence has created a vacuum that conspiracy theorists are eager to fill with their own interpretations.

Political Symbolism and Legacy

Despite his reluctance to discuss the shooting, Trump has embraced its political symbolism. He wore a bandage on his grazed ear at the 2024 Republican National Convention, and after his election victory, the White House replaced a portrait of Barack Obama with the famous photograph from moments after the shooting.

These actions suggest Trump recognizes the political value of the imagery while preferring not to relive the traumatic details publicly.

The Dangerous Spread of Misinformation

Greene's amplification of these theories represents a concerning trend where even traumatic events become fodder for conspiracy theories within political movements. The promotion of alternative narratives about the assassination attempt risks undermining faith in law enforcement investigations and official accounts.

As the MAGA movement grapples with questions about the shooting, the tension between loyalty to Trump and the desire for alternative explanations continues to create internal contradictions that figures like Greene must navigate carefully.