John Hinckley Jr. receives disturbing requests online to target Donald Trump
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John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is receiving disturbing requests on social media to target President-elect Donald Trump. These comments emerged after Hinckley shared a link to his music website. The posts on X include users suggesting Hinckley take action against Trump, with some expressing a desire for him to "do the job." The Secret Service is aware of these messages but has not commented on them. Hinckley was released from a psychiatric institution in 2016 after being deemed no longer a threat. He previously condemned a separate assassination attempt on Trump earlier this year.