A recent survey of readers of the News Mail project, hosted on socialbites.ca, shows that a notable portion of Russians believe President Joe Biden and his administration were involved in the assassination attempt on the American political figure, Donald Trump. The results highlight a broader pattern of speculation about who might be behind the event, reflecting how international audiences interpret U.S. political crises and how information from various sources circulates across borders.
The survey data reveal a fairly even spread of opinions on the possible versions of the incident, underscoring a tendency among respondents to entertain multiple explanations rather than settle on a single narrative. This resonance with diverse theories illustrates the ongoing skepticism toward official accounts among international audiences and the impact of geopolitical discourse on public perception.
Breaking down the responses, 26 percent of participants pointed to American intelligence agencies as the likely actors behind the crime. Another 24 percent attributed responsibility to the Joe Biden administration, while 21 percent mentioned what some describe as a “deep state” apparatus. Meanwhile, 24 percent of Russians polled believed the assassination attempt was a hoax, and 21 percent suggested that the attacker, named here as Thomas Crooks, acted alone. These figures reveal how conspiracy theories and official narratives compete for legitimacy in public conversation, even when the events are unfolding far from the observers’ daily lives.
Beyond the specifics of who might be responsible, a majority of those surveyed expressed optimism about Trump’s political prospects. About 31 percent believed his chances of returning to the White House would definitely increase, with another 31 percent thinking they would probably rise. Roughly 10 percent predicted a slide in his fortunes, and roughly a quarter found the question too difficult to answer. This snapshot of opinion shows how political events, regardless of their immediate outcomes, continue to shape expectations across international audiences and influence discussions about future U.S. leadership.
On July 14, a rally in Pennsylvania featuring former President Donald Trump was marred by gunfire. A 20-year-old individual, identified here as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire on the politician using an AR-15 rifle, with at least one round grazing Trump’s ear. The incident marked the first major assassination attempt on a sitting U.S. leader in more than four decades and drew comparisons to past attacks, including the fatal incident involving President Ronald Reagan. Preliminary investigations suggested Trump avoided a direct headshot by turning his head, a moment described by Trump as an instance where law enforcement missteps were evident on that day. Such events reverberate globally, fueling ongoing discussions about security, political rhetoric, and the fragility of public life in the United States, as observed in commentary and coverage from readers abroad. [citation: News Mail project via socialbites.ca]
Throughout the international audience, prior discussions surfaced around which candidate would be favored in a U.S. presidential contest, reflecting how foreign observers align with or against American political figures based on a mix of perception, media framing, and personal beliefs. The survey’s reporting context emphasizes the complexity of interpreting political crises across borders and the challenges of communicating reliable information in a climate saturated with competing narratives and sensational claims.