🔴 Website 👉 https://u-s-news.com/
Telegram 👉 https://t.me/usnewscom_channel
In a shocking turn of events, new information has come to light about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to kill Donald Trump at a campaign rally in July 2024.
The attack was marred by security issues and technical failures, sparking questions about Crooks’ motives and the Secret Service’s response, as the Daily Mail reports, with new information slowly coming to the forefront.
During the Butler rally on July 13, 2024, Crooks opened fire, killing Corey Comperatore, a local fire chief. Trump, who was then the GOP’s presidential candidate, was injured in the ear as Crooks fired eight rounds using his father’s AR-15 rifle.
The attack was launched from fewer than 150 yards away from the stage where Trump was speaking.
Unusual behavior, preparation detailed
Crooks, who was studying engineering at the Community College of Allegheny County, had been preparing for his attack meticulously.
He ordered over two gallons of nitromethane, an indication that he was planning more than just a shooting. Law enforcement later uncovered he accessed his college email for his plans.
A Senate investigation later revealed security lapses and technical problems with the Secret Service’s drone equipment. These issues contributed to the attack and led to criticism of their handling of the situation, as witnesses struggled to comprehend why adequate measures failed to prevent the attack.
At the rally, as shots rang out, a witness said, “I’m thinking to myself ‘Why is Trump still speaking, why have they not pulled him off the stage?’” Further eyewitness accounts echoed surprise at the shocking developments.
Conflicting political affiliations, personal ties revealed
While Crooks was a registered Republican, his actions painted a more complex picture. He had financially supported a group favoring then-President Joe Biden on the day of the 2020 inauguration. Moreover, Crooks had written critical essays targeting the federal government, NASA, and Trump’s policies.
Despite the violent actions Crooks executed, he was perceived as a non-radical figure in his everyday life. He was employed as a dietary aide at a rehabilitation center, where his coworkers described him as being good-natured and diligent.
Marcie Grimm, who was acquainted with the gunman, expressed her surprise, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of his involvement as Thomas Matthew Crooks performed his job without concern, and his background check was clean.”
FBI probes gunman’s potential ties
There was speculation that a foreign plot might be behind Crooks’ actions, but the FBI found no evidence supporting these claims. Wally Zimolong commented that even a year after the incident, “a year later we still don’t know enough” about this individual, raising questions about ongoing investigations.
Crooks’ family was also taken aback by his actions. His parents, both behavioral therapists, were stunned by the horrific events concerning their son, someone who appeared promising and had graduated with an associate degree in engineering science just months before the attack.
Patricia Thompson emphasized this sentiment, stating, “It’s sad that he had so much promise and he chose to do this. It’s just very difficult to understand where it came from.”
Witness reactions recalled
Video footage of the attack showed counter-snipers taking Crooks down shortly after he opened fire. Comments from bystanders noted the swift and decisive action of the security personnel present at the rally, with some praising their quick response.
An onlooker noted, “The Secret Service don’t f*** around man,” expressing the astonishment and fear experienced during the event. Another added, “Holy s***,” capturing the intensity of the situation as it unfolded live.
The incident, which saw a presidential candidate injured, a bystander killed, and security protocols subsequently questioned, underscores the complexity and unpredictability of political events in modern times.
As investigations continue, many questions surrounding Thomas Matthew Crooks’ motives remain unanswered.
The post Newly released emails reveal unexpected details about would-be Trump assassin appeared first on Washington Digest.
This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://washingtondigest.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is used for educational purposes only. If you are the author or represent the host site and would like this content removed now and in the future, please contact USSANews.com using the email address in the Contact page found in the website menu.