Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. on Trump Assassination Attempts, Jodie Foster Obsession, and His Life Now | Ep. 1343
John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to gain the attention of actress Jodie Foster, reflects on his mental illness, the consequences of his actions, and his transformation over 45 years of psychiatric care and eventual release. He now opposes pol
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