Staff Reports
In a plot twist worthy of a summer blockbuster, the FBI has released its latest findings regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, providing a narrative that sounds more scripted than substantiated. More than six weeks since the July 13 incident at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, the Bureau has yet to crack the case wide open with an actual motive for the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who is now officially referred to as the “deceased shooter” in case anybody thought he might just be taking a long nap.
Crooks, in connection with his nefarious planning, had an online browsing history that would make any digital-age detective suspicious. Dozens of searches related to Trump’s campaign events, Democratic and Republican national conventions, and even how to make a bomb have raised an eyebrow or two. The FBI’s investigation has drawn attention to these concerning inquiries, but it has hardly cleared the murky waters of motive. Stating that Crooks operated alone, when there is no clear evidence of this, could be a stretch. After all, the methodical use of encrypted messaging services—those that aren’t based in the good ol’ U.S. of A.—isn’t exactly a hallmark of someone acting solo in a chaotic world.
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Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican, is clearly unconvinced by the FBI’s assurances. He raised eyebrows regarding the shooter’s use of encrypted communication that made it difficult to trace. Waltz couldn’t help but wonder what a 19-year-old healthcare aide was doing cloaked in secrecy. It’s almost as if Crooks wanted to keep his plot tightly sealed, which naturally raises questions. Even though the FBI denies any indications of a conspiracy, the sheer unusual nature of Crooks’ internet searches can’t just be shrugged off as a young man’s curious mind running wild.
Adding to the intrigue, Rep. Clay Higgins, also a member of the House task force, has gone on to accuse the FBI of questionable decision-making after the shooting. Reports are surfacing that first responders were given the boot from the crime scene surprisingly quickly, leading to chaos and confusion among local law enforcement. It’s almost as if the FBI had a deadline they were racing against, but they allege that evidence-gathering procedures were followed—because when has the FBI ever dropped the ball on that?
The murky details keep swimming into the spotlight, specifically surrounding the release of Crooks’ remains. Higgins claims nobody, including the County Coroner, was informed of the decision to cremate Crooks nine days after the attack. The FBI insists all relevant parties were in the loop, as if orchestrating such an operation were an everyday task. This just adds another layer of bizarre bureaucracy to an already convoluted investigation. One can’t help but wonder if the Bureau is more interested in polishing its image than genuinely uncovering the facts behind a serious threat to national safety.
As the FBI continues its investigation, they find themselves swimming upstream against a tide of skepticism. Despite being able to analyze Crooks’ online behavior, which indicates a mind primed for destruction, the Bureau still hasn’t connected all the dots clearly enough for the public’s satisfaction. With recent revelations of improvised explosive devices found in his possession and digital blueprints for disaster scattered throughout his search history, it’s hard to ignore that Crooks wasn’t merely a misguided youth. In the grand tale unraveling around the assassination attempt, one so tightly shadowed in secrecy, the FBI might want to consider an overhaul—not just of their PR strategy but of their entire investigative approach.
