John R. Houk, Blog Editor
© July 24, 2024
Here’s a headline from Newsmax I read today: “Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Resigns”.
Here’s some speculative yet critical thinking: Cheatle was roasted by Congress – especially from the GOP – even receiving criticism from Dems. I’ve read over the past couple of days Cheatle’s boss Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told her to keep her mouth shut and Congressional testimony somewhat indicates Cheatle complied to the Mayorkas directive (Chatter on Mayorkas: HERE, HERE & HERE). ERGO, Cheatle Resigns. The speculation: My instincts a resignation ensued as hopeful cover for continuous Mayorkas Trump political persecution.
Cheatle’s resignation MUST NOT let Mayorkas off the hook!
Some recent revelations actually making it to the light of day focusing on Thomas Crooks shows to me HE DID NOT ACT ALONE! Some have suggested he was not the only shooter. NEVERTHELESS, I cannot believe a twenty-year-old Trump-hater had the resources to act alone!
AND ANOTHER THING! The Mockingbird MSM when reporting on attempted assassin Thomas Crooks, continuously show his High School photo. When has to wonder, “WHY?”! According to the Senator Ron Johnson PDF (cross posted second below), a photo taken by a Beaver County Emergency Services Unit officer assisting Secret Service of Crooks on the roof prior to taking shots at Trump. The 20-yr-old villain looks nothing like his High School photos:
Thomas Crooks - Sniper Photo on 7-13-24
After you read what I have read, as an American who loves their heritage, YOU and WE must hold this installed regime accountable – ONE WAY OR THE OTHER!
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How The Trump Shooter Planned His Attack With A Drone
GreatGame Intelligence
July 23, 20224
Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, managed to fly a camera-equipped drone over the event site in Butler, Pennsylvania, before the attack. Despite being spotted by police earlier, he evaded capture and later fired multiple shots, injuring Trump and killing a former fire chief. Investigations reveal Crooks’ extensive planning, including researching school shootings and bringing homemade bombs to the rally. While his motive remains unclear, experts suggest his act of violence might not have been politically driven, adding a chilling layer of mystery to his actions.
Thomas Crooks High School Photo (GGI Photo)
According to news reports, Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to kill Donald Trump a week ago, managed to fly a drone equipped with a camera above the fairgrounds near Butler, Pennsylvania, just before the former president was scheduled to appear there.
The most recent revelation regarding the security lapses that preceded the shooting coincides with the development of a more comprehensive picture of Crooks’ preparations, even though it still leaves open any clear explanation for the 20-year-old’s actions, which resulted in a bullet grazing Trump, the shooting death of former fire chief Corey Comperatore, and the critically injured two rally attendees.
Crooks reportedly flew the drone on a prearranged route over the shooting site earlier on July 13, the day of the incident, according to law enforcement officials reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Later in the day, from the roof of the American Glass Research building, some 150 yards from where Trump was speaking, the would-be assassin fired at least six rounds from a semiautomatic rifle. A short while later, Crooks was shot once in the head by a Secret Service counter-sniper, eliminating him.
However, investigators claim that more than an hour before the shooting, Crooks was recognized as suspicious by police when they noticed him wandering around the rally with a backpack and a range finder but were unable to locate him.
According to investigators, Crooks reportedly started organizing the attack a few days after the Trump campaign announced the July 3 rally. He also reportedly visited the fairgrounds up to six times before the event.
Following his briefing by law enforcement last week, representative Gary Palmer, a Republican from Alabama, stated that police observed “someone engaged in suspicious activity” on the day of the event.
Following his briefing, senator from Oklahoma Markwayne Mullin stated that authorities “were actively looking for him for 19 minutes before the shots rang out.”
An additional piece of information regarding Crooks’ meticulous preparation for the attack has been obtained from 14,000 browsing history links on his phone. FBI investigators have shown that although he did not leave an ideological manifesto typical of many mass shooters, he had done a study on school shootings through linked internet searches on his phone. He allegedly had a mugshot of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley on his phone and had searched him.
Additionally, Crooks searched the internet for Joe Biden, the Democratic convention the following month, depressed illness, explosive materials, and chemical compounds. In addition to carrying a bulletproof vest and three 30-round magazines that were later discovered in his Hyundai Sonata, Crooks packed two homemade bombs to the event that were intended to be detonated using a remote fireworks igniter.
Authorities also revealed that Crooks had received multiple items addressed to “hazardous materials” at his residence.
However, the gunman has been accused of having little to no partisan ideological background or motivation. Crooks, according to Mullin, “hated politicians as a whole.” Recalling Crooks as a reserved student with a tiny circle of friends, his old classmates at the high school in Bethel Park, south of Pittsburgh, noted that although his personality and school experiences were subject to variation.
Crooks, who was gifted in mathematics, graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County in May with an associate’s degree in engineering science and expressed interest in a career in mechanical engineering.
He enjoyed building computers, playing video games, and practicing target shooting at a nearby gun range. He had worked at a Pittsburgh nursing home delivering meals and cleaning dishes for $16 an hour since graduation. He had even worked there the day before the massacre. He assured the nursing home that he would return to work on Sunday.
The New York Times was informed by Crooks’ computer technology instructor, Xavier Harmon, that he was “struggling” to understand his pupil. According to Harmon, Crooks “didn’t feel like they were accepted among their peers, so computer technology was the place they called home,” just like other students in computer class.
During his 2021 induction into the National Technical Honor Society, Crooks penned an autobiographical statement outlining his wide-ranging interests, which encompassed computer technology, engineering, history, and economics.
The need to assign a political motivation to Crooks’ attempted murder may not be warranted, according to specialists in mass shootings. According to James Densley, head of the Violence Project, “what we might be seeing here is, somebody intent on perpetrating mass violence, and they happened to pick a political rally.” Densley made this statement to the New York Times on Saturday.
A growing image paints Crooks’ family as reclusive and antisocial. According to the FBI, his parents, Matthew and Mary, were certified social workers who worked from home. Their modest home was as disorganized as that of a hoarder.
As per the neighbors, the family hardly ever struck up a discussion. According to Liam Campbell, 17, who traveled the school bus with Crooks, “he didn’t speak to anyone, and no one spoke to him,” as reported by the Times. He gave off the impression of being the type of person who avoided striking up a conversation with strangers. He gave off a tense vibe.
Jim Knapp, Crooks’ guidance counselor, claimed that Crooks was more interested in Bitcoin or the newest technological developments than in politics. When asked about his weekend, Knapp told the Times, “Tom always had something like: ‘Well, I sat in my bedroom, and I was gaming. I was on my computer. I didn’t do much this weekend, but I still had fun.”
“Other than his drive for academics, Tom was simple,” he added.
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[Blog Editor: At Substack FirstFactCheck, I found a link to a PDF preliminary report by Senator Ron Johnson on shooter Thomas Crooks and Secret Service failures (or in my opinion – A SET UP FOR ASSASSINATION). That means it’s in the Congressional Record. I downloaded the PDF then converted it to a Word Document. Below is the text to the converted Word Document (which means some words might look a little funky. I’ll and catch the funky in a quick edit, but just in case you might want to read the PDF. I’m not including the PDF footnotes so that might be another reason to check the PDF.]
Preliminary Findings: July 13, 2024 Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump
By Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Date of Press Release: July 21, 2024
PDF Link: https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/services/files/4E6577F1-8AD2-4CB9-9FC7-5896C27A9647
Executive Summary:
On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.1 The following day, Senator Ron Johnson wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding a preservation of records, information relating to the security of the Butler rally, background information on the alleged gunman, and all texts and communications between law enforcement agents, including Secret Service personnel, relating to the rally from July 11, 2024 to July 14, 2024.2 To date, the Department of Justice (DOJ), DHS, and FBI have failed to provide any of the requested information and have not even confirmed that they will preserve the relevant records.
The lack of transparency from federal entities regarding the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt—which left former President Trump wounded, one rally goer dead, and two other spectators critically injured—is unacceptable.3 Congress and the public deserve a full explanation and complete answers to all questions regarding the failure of security at the Butler rally. Without transparency, the truth behind the assassination attempt will never be fully revealed and understood.
Given these high stakes and the public’s right to know the truth, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt, Senator Johnson’s office began contacting federal, state, and local government entities as well as private companies seeking information about the security failures at the July 13, 2024 Butler rally. Here are some key-takeaways the senator’s office has learned to date that the public deserves to know:
1. Secret Service did not attend a security briefing provided to local special weapons and tactics (SWAT) and sniper teams the morning of July 13, 2024.
At 9:00am on July 13, 2024, Butler County Emergency Services (Butler ESU) provided a security briefing for the local SWAT teams and snipers assigned to the rally. In addition to Butler County, local SWAT teams and snipers from Washington County and Beaver County were also tasked with security responsibilities. According to local law enforcement, Butler ESU was responsible for assigning locations for the sniper teams under its command. According to information obtained by Senator Johnson’s office, there were less than 40 local SWAT operators and snipers assigned to the Butler rally. During the briefing, Butler ESU provided local law enforcement with images of the security perimeter at the rally—which did not include the American Glass Research (AGR) building where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was located—the location of law enforcement agents, and a breakdown of security sectors on the farm show grounds. Secret Service did not attend this security briefing according to individuals with knowledge of the briefing.
It is unclear why Secret Service did not participate in this security briefing and the extent to which Butler ESU coordinated with Secret Service in creating and implementing the security plan for the rally.
Given the recent reporting that Crooks “was able to fly a drone and get aerial footage of the Pennsylvania fairgrounds shortly before the former president was set to speak there,” it is important to note that Butler ESU’s security briefing did address drones, according to information obtained by Senator Johnson’s staff.4 It is unknown whether any action was taken regarding Crooks’ drone and the exact time when Crooks’ drone was discovered.
2. Local law enforcement said communications were siloed and they were not in frequent radio contact directly with Secret Service.
Individuals with local law enforcement told Senator Johnson’s office that communications between different entities providing security at the rally were siloed. For example, local SWAT and sniper teams operated on separate radio channels from patrol. According to these individuals, communications had to be routed to Butler ESU command, who would then relay information to either Secret Service or other local law enforcement patrols. It is unclear why communications were set up this way and whether the lack of direct communications between local law enforcement and Secret Service hindered any response time or decision-making.
3. Local law enforcement notified command about Crooks prior to the shooting and received confirmation that Secret Service was aware of the notification.
At 5:10pm on July 13, 2024, nearly one hour before former President Trump was shot, one of two local law enforcement snipers (hereafter AGR sniper 1) positioned in the AGR building observed the shooter, Crooks, for the first time. Local law enforcement told Senator Johnson’s office that at the time, even though Crooks did not have a weapon, he seemed suspicious. At 5:14pm AGR sniper 1 took at least two pictures of Crooks (one of the pictures appears to show Crooks on his phone).5 At 5:28pm, AGR sniper 1 took a picture of a bicycle and backpack near the AGR building (it is unclear whether these items are associated with Crooks).6 At 5:32pm, AGR sniper 1 saw Crooks again near the AGR building apparently looking at news feeds on his phone and holding a range finder, according to information reported to Senator Johnson’s office. Shortly after, AGR sniper 1 reported the suspect to a group text of other law enforcement snipers on site and was instructed to report the suspect to command.
At 5:41pm AGR sniper 1 called into command to report the suspect and described the suspect’s appearance and notes that he has a range finder. At 5:45pm AGR sniper 1 texted the Beaver ESU Group Command about the suspect and instructed them to relay the message to command. At 5:59pm, a Beaver County law enforcement operator received confirmation from a Butler County SWAT commander that command, which included Secret Service, was made aware of the messages and requested more information about the suspect’s location.
To date, there are public reports that a “counter sniper flagged a suspicious man using a rangefinder to the Secret Service some 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire” at the rally.7 The information obtained by Senator Johnson’s office appears to confirm these reports but raises further questions about what the Secret Service did with this information, why Secret Service did not immediately send agents to the AGR building, and, perhaps most importantly, why former President Trump was allowed to go on stage.
4. Following the shooting Secret Service was seen on the roof of the AGR building with local law enforcement; photos of the shooter were sent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for facial recognition.
At approximately 6:23pm on July 13, 2024—twelve minutes after former President Trump was shot—two Beaver County, PA law enforcement agents accessed the roof of the American Glass Research (AGR) building and saw Crooks, deceased. During a subsequent search of Crooks, local law enforcement discovered a suspected remote triggering device. At 6:32pm, 7:45pm, and 7:46pm, the Beaver County law enforcement agents took pictures of Crooks, a cellphone and the remote control device near the suspected shooter’s body.8 Between 6:40pm and 6:50pm, local law enforcement on the roof were joined by the Allegheny County Bomb Squad and one individual wearing a suit who local law enforcement assumed to be a Secret Service agent, according to information reported to Senator Johnson’s office. According to individuals on the roof, a member of the Allegheny County Bomb Squad requested the photos be sent to a phone number, with a 215 (Philadelphia) area code, which was stated to be for the ATF. The ATF was apparently requesting the photos of Crooks for facial recognition purposes.
Senator Johnson’s staff called the phone number and confirmed that it was, in fact, associated with the ATF. However, in subsequent attempts to establish further talks with the individual with that number, Senator Johnson’s staff received the following email from ATF’s Acting Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs:
I’m reaching out because I understand that you that you reached out to our personnel in the Philadelphia Field Division with questions regarding the assassination attempt on former President Trump. We would like to ask that you coordinate any of these kinds of requests through our office, so that we may in turn coordinate through Main Justice and our colleagues at FBI, which is the lead investigatory agency.9
It is unclear when Secret Service arrived on the roof following the shooting, how Secret Service (and others) accessed the roof of the building, why ATF would be the agency responsible for conducting facial recognition in an attempt to identify Crooks, and whether ATF ultimately did conduct any facial recognition on the photos provided to their agent.
5. Secret Service was initially not going to send snipers to the rally, according to local law enforcement.
Local law enforcement informed Senator Johnson’s office that days before the rally, they learned from Butler County law enforcement that Secret Service was not going to send their own snipers to the rally and that local law enforcement would need to go “sniper heavy” in order to ensure proper coverage. Local law enforcement learned at least a day before the rally that Secret Service changed course and decided to send two sniper teams. If Secret Service had originally not intended to send snipers to the rally, it is unclear why and when Secret Service changed their plan.
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The findings and timeline released in this document are very preliminary, and barely scratch the surface of what a full investigation must reveal. We are releasing this document to provide the public with complete transparency and to ensure that all entities examining the assassination attempt are equipped with this information. We are also hoping it prompts others—both in law enforcement and the general public—to come forward. The information presented in this document raises many questions that Congress and law enforcement entities must answer. Senator Johnson’s office will continue to pursue the truth and in doing so, encourages anyone with relevant information on the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt or the alleged shooter to contact his office and email his whistleblower account: Whistleblower_PSIJohnson@hsgac.senate.gov.
In addition to connecting with his office, Senator Johnson also encourages individuals with relevant information to cooperate with federal, state, and local law enforcement. Anyone who attended the rally—including law enforcement—should carefully memorialize, document, back-up and save any and all potentially relevant information including, but not limited to, security records, video and audio from the rally, proof of attendance at the rally, and eye-witness testimony. It is crucial in the early days of this investigation that all potential evidence is preserved and secured.
Congress and law enforcement must investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump thoroughly, truthfully, and transparently. The public deserves no less.
Preliminary Timeline Based on Information Uncovered by Senator Johnson’s Office
The following timeline includes information Senator Johnson’s office has obtained during the week following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. This preliminary information is being shared with the public to ensure transparency.
July 5, 2024—Eight Days before Trump Rally
· According to local law enforcement, United States Secret Service first informs Butler County Emergency Services (Butler ESU) of the Trump Rally scheduled for July 13, 2024.
o Local law enforcement reportedly sees media reports of the rally around July 3, 2024.
July 8, 2024—Five Days before Trump Rally
· Butler ESU reportedly meets with Secret Service regarding the rally and receives information regarding the timeline of the event and is informed that the rally will be held at the Butler Farm Show grounds.
July 10, 2024—Three Days before Trump Rally
· Secret Service reportedly conducts a site visit at the Butler Farm Show grounds in advance of the July 13, 2024 rally.
July 13, 2024—Day of Trump Rally
· 9:00am—Butler ESU holds a briefing for the local SWAT and Sniper units from Butler County, Beaver County, and Washington County providing security for the event.
o At the briefing Butler ESU provides a 46-page slide deck which outlines:
§ Areas of responsibility for each local unit; and Staging locations, including sniper locations, for each local unit and the Secret Service.
o According to attendees of the briefing, no Secret Service or other federal law enforcement is present for this briefing.
o According to attendees of the briefing, Secret Service had not initially intended to provide sniper units, changed course for unclear reasons.
o Butler ESU’s briefing includes an outline of the security perimeter for the event and areas of responsibility.
· 9:27am—Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged shooter, enters a Home Depot located in Bethel Park, PA.
o CCTV footage of the Home Depot reportedly shows the shooter entering alone.
· 9:41am—Crooks purchases a 5.5 FT Aluminum Dual Platform ladder.
· 9:42am—Crooks exits the Home Depot.
o CCTV footage of the Home Depot parking lot reportedly captures Crooks exiting the lot by vehicle. The footage could not identify the make/model of the vehicle.
· 10:30am—Two local law enforcement snipers are in position on the second floor inside the American Glass Research (AGR) building.
· 5:10pm—Crooks is first observed by one of the snipers (AGR sniper 1) at the AGR building.
· 5:14pm—AGR sniper 1 takes the below pictures of Crooks.
[Thomas Crooks - taken by a Beaver County Emergency Services Unit officer. Sniper Photo on 7-13-24 (PDF Photo)]
· 5:28pm—AGR sniper 1 takes the below picture of a bicycle and what appears to be two bags located near the AGR building. It is unclear what happened to the bicycle and bags after July 13, 2024.
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[Crooks Bicycle With Bags (PDF Photo)]
· 5:32pm—AGR sniper 1 spots Crooks looking at his phone and using a rangefinder.
· 5:38pm—AGR sniper 1 sends a message to the “Sniper Group” about Crooks.
· 5:40pm—AGR sniper 1 is told to “call into command” regarding Crooks.
· 5:41pm—AGR sniper 1 calls into command and provides a description of Crooks and the rangefinder, as well as that Crooks was “lurking around [the] AGR building.”
· 5:49pm—Photos of Crooks are sent to Butler ESU Command.
· 5:55pm—Butler ESU Command confirms receipt of the photos and states they have been relayed on.
· 5:59pm—Butler ESU Command asks for the direction that Crooks is traveling. AGR sniper 1 is initially unsure of the direction Crooks is traveling.
· 6:05pm—AGR sniper 1 later communicates that Crooks is seen moving northeast “in the direction of Sheetz” and that Crooks has a backpack.
· 6:06-6:12pm—AGR sniper 1 goes to ground floor of the building to meet local law enforcement patrol to alert them to Crooks presence.
· Approx. 6:11pm—Crooks begins shooting.
o Secret Service reportedly return fire and Crooks is killed.10
· 6:23pm—Beaver County SWAT operators access the roof where Crooks is located and confirm Crooks is deceased.
o According to those SWAT operators, there was local law enforcement from another county and at least one Secret Service agent, wearing a suit, also on the roof.
· 6:46pm—Crooks is patted down. Law enforcement reportedly finds a transmitter device, Crooks phone, and the rangefinder in Crooks pockets.
· 7:45pm-7:46pm—At the request of Allegheny Bomb Squad, local law enforcement text pictures of Crooks and the items near his body to a phone number with a 215 area code (from the Philadelphia area) associated with an ATF agent. ATF reportedly is using the pictures of Crooks to run facial recognition.
Outstanding Questions Regarding the July 13, 2024 Rally and Assassination Attempt
Questions from July 14, 2024 letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and FBI Director Christopher Wray:
1. A copy of the security plan in place for the July 13, 2024 rally.
2. Provide all records between and among the Secret Service, FBI, state, and local law enforcement referring or relating to the July 13, 2024 rally.
3. A detailed description of the security measures in place for the July 13, 2024 rally, including, but not limited to:
a. The size of the security perimeter established, and how that perimeter size was selected;
b. The total number of Secret Service personnel involved in the security preparations for the July 13, 2024 rally, including the total number on-site during the rally;
c. The total number of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel involved in the security preparations for the July 13, 2024 rally, including the total number on-site during the rally;
d. The total number of state and local law enforcement involved in the security preparations for the July 13, 2024 rally, including the total number on-site during the rally;
e. A detailed list of the special operations division units, including the total number of personnel from each unit, deployed for the rally, such as the Counter Assault Team or the Counter Sniper Team;
f. A complete list of all federal, state, or local entities that had access to, or participated in the creation of the security plan for the July 13, 2024 rally;
g. A complete list of all federal agencies, state, and local law enforcement that provided agents, or other personnel, to provide security, or other logistical resources, for the July 13, 2024 rally;
h. A detailed list of any countermeasure equipment deployed at the rally, including but not limited to unmanned aerial drones; and
i. A description of the screening procedures used for individuals entering the security perimeter established for the rally.
4. Did the Secret Service receive requests for additional security protection for former President Trump? If so, when were those requests made, by whom, and were those requests granted or denied? Please provide all records referring or relating to requests for additional security protection for former President Trump from November 15, 2022 (when he announced his candidacy for the 2024 election) to the present.11
5. Was the Secret Service or FBI aware of any threats or other information concerning a potential security threat to former President Trump and the July 13, 2024 rally?
6. A detailed timeline of former President Trump’s movements during the July 13, 2024 rally, including but not limited to when former President Trump arrived at the event, when he walked on stage, when shots were fired, when Secret Service agents initially rushed the stage, when Secret Service agents escorted former President Trump off the stage, and when former President Trump was evacuated from the venue following the assassination attempt.
7. According to reports, at least one rally attendee attempted to alert police to the presence of an individual on a building roof with a rifle “five to seven minutes” into former President Trump’s speech.12 Was Secret Service or the FBI made aware of this warning? If so, when did the Secret Service or FBI first become aware of this warning?
a. Has the Secret Service or FBI interviewed rally attendees who reportedly attempted to alert police to the presence of the shooter?
b. Has the Secret Service or FBI identified and interviewed the police who reportedly received the alert about the presence of the shooter? If so, please provide the names and associated law enforcement agency for each of these individuals.
8. When and how did the Secret Service become aware of the suspected gunman?
a. Did the suspected gunman evade Secret Service detection until the moment he opened fire? If so, why was the area in which the suspected gunman was located not closely monitored or secured?
b. Was the building, including its roof, in which the suspected gunman was located swept by Secret Service or other law enforcement prior to the rally?
c. When did the suspected gunman arrive to the rally site in Butler, PA? When and how did he go to the roof of the building where he apparently took position?
9. Provide all official electronic communications, including but not limited to text messages, between and among Secret Service, FBI, and other law enforcement agents from July 11, 2024 to July 14, 2024 referring or relating to the Butler, PA event.
10. All details associated with the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, including but not limited to:
a. Whether Crooks was on any watch list or if the FBI, Secret Service, or local law enforcement was otherwise aware of him prior to July 13, 2024;
b. Any FBI file or other document associated with Crooks;
c. The ATF Form 4473 associated with the suspected gunman’s weapon(s).
d. A list of social media accounts associated with Crooks;
e. Whether Crooks had ever communicated to anyone about assassinating former President Trump; and if so, when and to whom;
f. How, when, and where Crooks obtained any firearms used in the attempted assassination of former President Trump; and
g. Whether Crooks had any criminal history or history of mental health issues.
11. The number and type of weapons and bullets recovered, including the number of bullets fired by the suspected gunman during the rally. Have all the bullets fired by the suspected gunman been recovered?
12. Provide all firearm tracing requests connected to the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt.
13. In addition to weapons and bullets, what other items were discovered by law enforcement after the shooter was neutralized, including but not limited to electronic devices?
14. Reports indicate that the “suspected shooter had explosive devices in his car” which was parked near the rally.13
a. When did law enforcement locate the suspected shooter’s car? Where was it parked? How long had it been parked in that location?
b. Was the car parked in an area that was swept by Secret Service or other law enforcement prior to the rally?
c. Describe the type and amount of “explosive devices” that were apparently found in the suspected shooter’s car.
d. In addition to the “explosive devices,” what other items were discovered in the car, including but not limited to electronic devices?
15. All records referring or relating to any briefing provided to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, or Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding the attempted assassination of former President Trump at the July 13, 2024 rally.
16. Does the FBI and Secret Service believe that Crooks acted alone?
Questions based on preliminary findings:
1. When did the Secret Service first arrive at the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
2. When did the Secret Service first access the roof of the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
3. How many Secret Service agents were at the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
4. How did Secret Service access the roof of the AGR building?
5. Did ATF conduct facial recognition on Crooks?
6. If so, why was ATF responsible for conducting facial recognition on Crooks?
7. Why did Secret Service not immediately send agents to the AGR building when it became aware of reports of Crooks?
8. What exact time did Secret Service snipers first have Crooks in their sight?
9. Why was former President Trump permitted to go on stage if the Secret Service was aware of Crooks?
10. Why did Secret Service not participate in the July 13, 2024 9:00am briefing for local SWAT and sniper units?
11. What coordination existed between Butler ESU and Secret Service regarding the creation and implementation of the security plan presented at the July 13, 2024 briefing?
12. Why was Crooks permitted to fly a drone over the rally site in advance of the July 13, 2024 rally’s start and was any action taken regarding the drone?
13. When was it discovered that Crooks had flown a drone over the rally site in advance of July 13, 2024 rally’s start?
14. Why did Secret Service not initially intend to send sniper units for the July 13, 2024 rally?
15. When did Secret Service alter its initial decision not to send sniper units for the July 13, 2024 rally?
16. Why did Secret Service alter its initial decision not to send sniper units to the July 13, 2024 rally?
17. When did Secret Service first inform local law enforcement that it would not send sniper units to the July 13, 2024 rally?
18. When did Secret Service first inform local law enforcement that it would in fact send sniper units to the July 13, 2024 rally?
19. How many local law enforcement officials were on patrol during the July 13, 2024 rally?
20. Who determined how many local law enforcement officials would be needed for patrol during the July 13, 2024 rally?
21. Who determined how many sniper units would be needed for the July 13, 2024 rally?
22. Who determined how many SWAT units would be needed for the July 13, 2024 rally?
23. What was the make and model of Crooks’ vehicle discovered after the rally?
24. Was the bicycle and bags identified by AGR sniper 1 on July 13, 2024 determined to be connected to Crooks?
25. What happened to the bicycle and bags identified by AGR sniper 1 on July 13, 2024?
26. Local law enforcement have stated that a number of individuals were detained near the AGR building after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. How many individuals were detained near the AGR building?
27. Why were individuals detained near the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
28. What happened to the individuals detained near the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
29. Why were Secret Service and local SWAT and sniper units not in direct communication?
30. Was Secret Service able to monitor local SWAT and sniper unit radio channels?
31. Who was the point of contact between Butler ESU command and the Secret Service?
32. Who made the decision to silo communications between the Secret Service and local law enforcement?
33. How many briefings or meetings did Secret Service hold with local law enforcement in advance of the July 13, 2024 rally, and when did these briefings or meetings occur?
34. What local law enforcement agencies attended briefings with the Secret Service in advance of the July 13, 2024 rally?
35. How many times did Secret Service visit the site of the July 13, 2024 rally in advance of the rally?
36. Who participated in the site visits with the Secret Service in advance of the July 13, 2024 rally?
37. Has the 5.5 foot ladder Crooks purchased at Home Depot on the morning of July 13, 2024 been located?
38. If the ladder has been located, where was the ladder found?
39. Has the backpack that Crooks was seen with on July 13, 2024 been located?
40. If it [sic] the backpack has been located, what were the contents of Crooks backpack?
41. How many shell casings were found at the AGR building on July 13, 2024?
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Individual Involved in Trump Shooting Linked to Numerous Foreign Bank Accounts – Implications Explored
By Steve Marks
July 22, 2024
The following content discusses the intriguing mystery surrounding Thomas Crooks, the individual who recently attacked former President Trump and his encrypted overseas accounts. The article explores what these encrypted accounts could mean for national security and how technology plays a role in deciphering this puzzle.
The Enigma of Encrypted Accounts Linked to Thomas Crooks
In the wake of an alarming attack on former President Trump, attention has shifted towards the assailant, Thomas Crooks, who possessed multiple encrypted overseas accounts. These accounts are now a point of focus as they may hold significant information related to our national security. This section delves into understanding these accounts and their potential implications for the ongoing investigation.
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Decoding The Significance of The Encrypted Accounts
Crooks’ involvement with not one but three international encrypted accounts raises several questions about their purpose. Were they used for financial transactions or for darker purposes? Often such hidden activities suggest serious illegal undertakings. It is therefore crucial to investigate if Crooks was planning this attack alone or was part of a larger network.
Possible International Links: A New Angle to The Attack?
The foreign nature of these encrypted accounts suggests that they may reveal important information about the perpetrator’s intentions and associations. If linked with foreign entities, it might indicate an international aspect to this attack, possibly implicating foreign intelligence agencies or extremist groups. Despite the challenges posed by encryption, investigators need to crack these accounts as the nation’s safety could be at stake.
Role of Technology in Unveiling The Mystery
Technology is a crucial tool in solving this mystery. Through data analysis from encrypted accounts, it may be possible to track IP addresses, locations, and connections to other individuals or groups. However, Crooks’ ability to use high-level encryption methods raises concerns about our security agencies’ preparedness against such advanced tactics.
Demand for Transparency and Accountability
In light of this attack, there is an urgent need for transparency and accountability. The public deserves to know how Crooks was able to operate these encrypted overseas accounts undetected. A thorough investigation into these accounts will not only help solve this case but also prevent future threats by identifying any international links involved and ensuring that such security failures are not repeated.
The Potential Threats to National Security
The use of encrypted overseas accounts in this incident hints at potential threats from foreign sources, indicating a serious lapse in national security. This situation calls for a review of our current measures against encrypted communications and foreign connections.
Conclusion
The discovery of multiple encrypted overseas accounts connected with Thomas Crooks adds another dimension to this case, raising important questions about international involvement and our security measures’ effectiveness. It is imperative that we seek answers and ensure our national security is not compromised by hidden threats. Share your thoughts on the implications of these encrypted accounts in the comment section below.
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