New Revelations on Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks' Online Activity

New Details on Thomas Crooks' Online Activity

• 🔍 A new report reveals that Thomas Crooks, the individual who attempted to assassinate President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, had an internet history filled with red flags.
• ⚠️ Sources indicate Crooks posted under his own name about shooting and killing politicians long before the attack.
• 💬 His online comments reportedly showed a shift from being pro-Trump to anti-Trump, with criticisms of Trump's supporters.
• 🚨 Some posts expressed an obsession with assassinations and suggested terrorism-style attacks against government officials.
• ❓ These posts were reportedly flagged by other users who mentioned the police, raising questions about whether federal authorities followed up.

FBI's Initial Findings and Public Scrutiny

• 🗣️ The former FBI deputy director initially testified to Congress that their investigation found no notable motive or ideology from the shooter's online presence.
• 🧐 This contradicts new findings suggesting a significant amount of concerning online activity was available.
• ⚖️ The widow of Cory Comparator, who was killed, has called for a new investigation into the Butler shooting.

Expert Analysis on FBI's Investigation

• 💡 Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo expressed surprise that the FBI missed the extensive social media activity.
• 📈 Yoo emphasized the importance of investigating such cases due to the rise in political violence, citing other assassination attempts.
• 🏛️ He suggested that Congress could step in to conduct its own hearings and interviews to restore public trust in the investigation process.

Epstein Case and Political Connections

• 🔗 The discussion also touches upon revelations concerning delegate Stacy Plask's text messaging with Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
• ⚖️ Yoo commented on the ongoing release of Epstein files, suggesting transparency is beneficial given the widespread rumors and scandals.
• 🤝 He noted the influence and corruption Epstein may have exerted on well-known figures, including a member of Congress.