What was the main reason for Hinckley's assassination attempt?
Political disagreement
Revenge
To impress Jodie Foster
For money
Answer
John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in an effort to impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had a fixation. He was not motivated by political disagreement, revenge, or financial gain.
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