{"id":2294506,"date":"2024-07-14T08:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T12:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-identifies-trump-shooter-as-thomas-matthew-crooks-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-14T08:23:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T12:23:53","slug":"fbi-identifies-trump-shooter-as-thomas-matthew-crooks-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-identifies-trump-shooter-as-thomas-matthew-crooks-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI identifies Trump shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-identifies-trump-shooter-as-thomas-matthew-crooks-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2294506&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The summary \u200bis about the FBI \u200cidentifying \u200cThomas Matthew Crooks as the \u200dshooter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amnesty-international-strips-aleksei-navalny-of-prisoner-of-conscience-status-for-decades-old-comments-on-immigration\/\" title=\"Amnesty International Strips Aleksei Navalny Of \u2018Prisoner Of Conscience\u2019 Status For Decades-Old Comments On Immigration\">assassination attempt<\/a> \u2063on former President Donald Trump. Crooks, a 20-year-old \u2063from Pennsylvania, was killed by\u200d security after firing shots at a Trump rally in Butler. The FBI is leading the investigation and has not yet determined a motive for \u200cthe shooting. Trump\u2062 revealed he was shot in the ear during the incident. The Secret Service is under scrutiny for their handling of security at the event.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">\n<div class=\"tdb-search-form-inner\"><input class=\"tdb-head-search-form-input\" placeholder=\" \" type=\"text\" value name=\"s\" autocomplete=\"off\"><button class=\"wpb_button wpb_btn-inverse btn tdb-head-search-form-btn\" title=\"Search\" type=\"submit\"><span>Search<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FBI identifies Trump shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> <a class=\"tdb-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/chris-irvine\/\">Chris Irvine<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2024-07-14T08:03:19-04:00\">July 14, 2024 8:03 am<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, as the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was killed by security moments after he was able to fire off several shots at the Trump rally in Butler. Extraordinary footage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2024\/07\/13\/trump-rally-gunman-seen-opening-fire-shooting-gets-killed-new-video-clip\/?adid=social-tw\">obtained by TMZ <\/a>appears to show Butler lying on his belly and firing shots before being taken out. Similar, footage is circulating of the moment a Secret Service sniper reacted to the shots and returned fire. Crooks was able to fire at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-calls-for-americans-to-work-together-48-hours-after-comparing-half-the-country-to-traitors-and-segregationists\/\" title=\"Biden Calls For Americans To \u2018Work Together\u2019 48 Hours After Comparing Half The Country To Traitors And Segregationists\">rally stage<\/a> from less than 500 feet away. An eye witness, who said he tried to flag to local officials that there was a suspicious individual, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3081194\/secret-service-blew-shooters-head-off-witness\/\">said the Secret Service \u201cblew his head off\u201d when they returned fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after midnight on Sunday, Kevin Rojek, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Pittsburgh field office told a news conference that \u201cit is surprising\u201d the shooter was able to get off as many rounds as he fired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAgain, the Secret Service really needs to answer that question. They conduct the initial site survey. They do the initial security assessments and determine where the different security locations should be. And they\u2019re the ones who are in charge of securing the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<p>FBI, which is leading the investigation, hasn\u2019t yet identified a motive for the shooting but they did identify it as an attempted assassination. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-official-who-pulled-knife-on-trump-supporters-indicted-on-weapons-charges-media-tries-to-frame-him-as-victim\/\" title=\"Democrat Official Who Pulled Knife On Trump Supporters Indicted On Weapons Charges; Media Tries To Frame Him As Victim\">political leanings<\/a> of Crooks were not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brexit-trade-deal-published-as-uk-calls-for-end-to-ugly-divisions\/\" title=\"Brexit trade deal published as UK calls for end to \u2018ugly\u2019 divisions\">immediately clear<\/a>. Records show he was registered as a Republican voter in Pennsylvania, but federal campaign finance reports also show he donated $15 to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-2022-chances-rise-polls-showing-dems-growing-disillusioned-with-their-party\/\" title=\"House GOP 2022 Chances Rise, Polls Showing Dems Growing Disillusioned With Their Party\">progressive political action committee<\/a> on Jan. 20, 2021, the day President Joe Biden was sworn into office, according to the Associated Press.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo\/Evan Vucci)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3081339\/trump-confirms-he-was-shot-in-the-ear-i-knew-immediately-that-something-was-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"revealed he was shot in the ear\">revealed he was shot in the ear<\/a> just minutes after taking the stage. He was seen on stage immediately clutching his ear and then ducking to the ground after pops could be heard. <\/p>\n<p>In remarkable scenes which will almost certainly become the defining moment of the 2024 election campaign, Trump was able to rise to his feet and raise a clenched fist to his supporters with blood streaming down the side of his face, appearing to repeatedly say \u201cfight\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo\/Gene J. Puskar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He was <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/trump-news-former-president-returns-bedminster-nj-after\/15058104\/\">seen disembarking his plane early Sunday morning<\/a> at Newark International Airport before heading to his Bedminster, New Jersey, residence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Sunday morning via his Truth Social account, Trump said: \u201cThank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Grean Nation this wek from Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Crooks was killed by security after firing shots at a Trump rally in Butler. Video footage shows Crooks firing shots before being taken out by security. The FBI is leading the investigation and has not yet determined a motive for the shooting. Trump was shot in the ear but was able to continue speaking to his supporters. He later thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers and emphasized the importance of remaining united in the face of evil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3119,"featured_media":2294507,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Trump-attended-to-after-shooting.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5591,6842,34981,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2294506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-fbi","tag-shooter","tag-thomas-matthew-crooks","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Trump-attended-to-after-shooting.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3119"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2294506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2294507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2294506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2294506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2294506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}