Man who tried killing Ronald Reagan announces business plans

Former President Ronald Reagan’s would-be killer revealed his new business endeavor on Monday.

After the assassination attempt, John Hinckley Jr., who shot and injured Reagan in 1981 before being found not guilty due to insanity, spent decades in a mental health facility in Washington. In the years since he was released from court supervision in 2022, Hinckley has promoted live performances and uploaded music videos.

Hinckley also revealed his plans to launch a music store on Monday.

In Williamsburg, Virginia, I’ll be starting a music store. It is located at 455 Merrimack Trail. A week or two from now comes the grand opening! He posted on the social media site X.

In Williamsburg, Virginia, I’ll be starting a music store. It is located at 455 Merrimack Trail. A week or two from now comes the grand opening!

Although Hinckley has mentioned that some venues have canceled on him in the past, he has also advertised his live music performances on X. He uploads his songs to his YouTube channel as well.

Hinckley instructed his supporters to cease their disparaging remarks following the 2024 election.

He noted in a blog post that “I have to keep reminding people that I am a changed person from the way I was in 1981 because a lot of the comments on my Twitter/X feed have been alarming.”

My songs are about overcoming adversity and finding love and serenity. Many folks have expressed to me how my songs help them get through the day. He went on to say, “I try to spread good energy instead of the negativity you see everywhere these days.”

In an interview with The New York Times in July, Hinckley stated that he utilizes music as a kind of self-redemption.

Hinckley told The New York Times that different people have different ideas on what redemption is. Making apologies for all the negativity I generated in 1981 is what I mean when I talk about redemption. Positive music, something that people truly enjoy rather than the things they truly detested about me in 1981, is how I’m attempting to atone for my sins.

In the interview, he also mentioned that although he likes living in Williamsburg, Virginia, since no one bothers him, he has considered relocating to a city that is more focused on music, such as Nashville, Los Angeles, or New York.

He told the Times, “I’m basically a struggling musician.” Many people have said to me, “John, you’re just like so many other musicians who are struggling.” It’s also true. Yes, I am.

On Monday, Hinckley posted no additional information regarding his music store on social media.

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