Details Revealed on the Weapon Used in Trump Assassination Attempt

The suspect in the assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump used an AR-556 type rifle, which was legally obtained by his father. This was announced by FBI special agent Kevin Rojak.

Rojak stated that the suspect's family is cooperating with the investigation. The FBI also confirmed that a suspicious device was found in the suspect's vehicle, which has been examined by explosives experts. The bureau has also gained access to the shooter's phone, which has been transferred to the FBI lab in Quantico, as reported by the Washington Post.

It is important to note that Rojak mentioned that the suspect worked alone and there is no indication that he belonged to any ideology or had any mental health issues.