In a shocking revelation, investigators have uncovered evidence that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, may have telegraphed his intentions online days before the attack.
This information, shared during a congressional briefing, has intensified scrutiny of law enforcement’s preparedness and response to potential threats.
Additionally, former classmates of Thomas have come forward to share that the would-be assassin was “passionate about politics” and was outspokenly anti-Trump.
Take a look —
Classmate of assassin Thomas Crooks speaks out.
'He did not like Donald Trump.'
'He threatened to shoot up our school, freshman year.'pic.twitter.com/fBlvDQ5E3W
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 18, 2024
According to FOX News, Secret Service and FBI officials informed U.S. senators that Crooks posted a cryptic message on the popular gaming platform Steam just days before the July 13 incident in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The message read, “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds,” a chilling foreshadowing of the events that would transpire.
Further digital forensics revealed that Crooks had conducted searches on his laptop related to Trump, Biden, the DNC convention, and the July 13 Trump rally. This digital trail raises questions about how such red flags could have been missed.
Before the attack, Crooks’ parents had contacted local police hours ahead of time, reporting their son missing and expressing concern for his welfare. It remains unclear whether they were aware of his access to the AR-15 rifle, reportedly belonging to his father.
The assassination attempt, which left one person dead and several injured, including Trump, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Crooks allegedly climbed onto a nearby roof and opened fire at the rally before being fatally shot by a counter-sniper team.