John Hinckley Jr. Urges Users to Stop Violence Requests

John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan in 1981, has publicly urged social media users to stop encouraging him to harm President-elect Donald Trump. Following Trump's election victory, Hinckley received disturbing comments on his posts promoting his art and music, with some users jokingly suggesting he 'come out of retirement' to kill Trump. In response, Hinckley asserted, 'I’m a man of peace now! Please stop with all the negative comments!' The Secret Service is aware of these social media posts, although they have not commented on the matter. Hinckley, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity and released from a psychiatric hospital in 2016, has faced scrutiny due to his violent past, particularly given that Trump has already been targeted in two assassination attempts this year. The situation has raised concerns regarding the implications of such online requests and the safety of public figures.