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Fact check: I am trying to find unbiased data on all the information around attempted assasinations in the US in the last 20 years

Checked on September 13, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement seeks unbiased data on attempted assassinations in the US over the last 20 years. According to [1], Wikipedia's list of United States presidential assassination attempts and plots provides a comprehensive catalogue, including incidents within the last 20 years, such as the 2024 Trump and 2023 Biden attempts [1]. [2] notes that the Anadolu Agency article details recent political violence, including assassination attempts from 2022-2025, offering up-to-date examples relevant to the last 20 years, though it may carry editorial bias [2]. [3] mentions that the Associated Press piece provides a concise, fact-based overview of recent attempts, but does not exhaustively cover all incidents in the past two decades [3]. Additionally, [1] and [3] provide comprehensive lists of assassinations and attempts on U.S. presidents, including successful attempts and failed attempts [1] [3]. [4] reports on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, providing details on the suspect and trial proceedings [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Key omitted facts include the lack of a centralized database for all attempted assassinations in the US, not just those targeting presidents [1]. [5] provides historical context by listing previous attempts and successes, but does not focus specifically on the last 20 years [5]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the impact of political violence on public perception and policy, are not addressed in the provided analyses [2] [3]. Furthermore, [6] and [7] do not provide relevant information on attempted assassinations in the US in the last 20 years, highlighting the need for more comprehensive sources [6] [7]. [1] and [1] suggest that Wikipedia and other online encyclopedias may be useful starting points, but may not be exhaustive or entirely unbiased [1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement assumes that unbiased data on attempted assassinations is readily available, which may not be the case [1]. [2] and [3] suggest that news reports and articles may carry editorial bias, which could impact the accuracy of the information [2] [3]. The sources cited, such as Wikipedia and news agencies, may have their own biases and limitations, which could influence the results [1] [3]. Additionally, the lack of a centralized database and the reliance on secondary sources may lead to incomplete or inaccurate information [4]. Overall, the original statement may benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the complexities and challenges involved in gathering unbiased data on attempted assassinations [1] [4].

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