Hello everyone. In the latest developments surrounding the July 13th assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the spotlight has shifted to the family of the gunman, Thomas Crooks.
As the FBI continues its investigation, Matthew Crooks, the father of the 20-year-old shooter, and his wife, Mary, have enlisted the services of a prominent Pittsburgh law firm, Quinn Logue, known for its expertise in criminal defense and civil suits. The move comes as the Bureau intensifies its probe into what the Crooks family knew about their son’s intentions and actions before the tragic event.
The FBI’s interest in the Crooks family isn’t just a routine inquiry. According to a family member, there are still “very much questions about how much they knew and how [Thomas] slipped through the net.” This is particularly concerning given that Thomas Crooks managed to evade online monitoring systems designed to identify potential threats against high-profile figures like Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, and other former leaders.
The urgency of the investigation escalated last week when Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida suggested that Thomas Crooks might not have acted alone. Waltz’s comments, based on classified briefings from a bipartisan U.S. House committee assisting the FBI, raised eyebrows.
“I don’t understand… how the [Secret] Service and DHS came out so quickly and said… he operated alone,” Waltz remarked. His skepticism stems from the lack of a clear motive and the speed with which authorities ruled out the involvement of others. Waltz’s doubts have added a new layer of complexity to the case, suggesting that there might be more beneath the surface than initially thought.
FBI Director Robert Rowe has already testified that Thomas Crooks obtained a high-powered AR-15 rifle from his father, who reported him missing just hours before the assassination attempt. Crooks was later found on a rooftop near Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he fired multiple rounds, one of which grazed Trump’s ear. The young man was eventually shot and killed by counter-snipers, but the investigation has yet to uncover a clear motive. The discovery of explosive devices in his vehicle only deepens the mystery surrounding his intentions.
Adding to the intrigue, Matthew Crooks is also expected to face questions about why his son’s body was cremated before a thorough autopsy could be conducted. This decision has raised suspicions, particularly given the potential implications it could have on the investigation.
He’s lawyered up.
Why lawyer up if you have nothing to hide?
What did the father of Thomas Matthew Crooks know, and when did he know it. And how is he affording this? I thought he was a social worker…
How does a social worker afford a powerhouse attorney?
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— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 26, 2024
Despite being a registered Republican, Thomas Crooks had recently made a small donation to a progressive political action committee supporting President Joe Biden. Former classmates described him as increasingly disillusioned with the American political system, and his online search history reveals a disturbing interest in the case of Ethan Crumbley, the Michigan mass shooter whose parents were found criminally liable for their son’s actions.
As the FBI digs deeper, the Crooks family’s involvement—or lack thereof—will likely continue to be a focal point of the investigation. With high-profile attorneys like John Quinn and Matthew Logue in their corner, the Crooks family is preparing for what could be a long and complicated legal battle.
The questions surrounding how Thomas Crooks was able to carry out his attack and whether others were involved are far from answered, and the nation watches closely as this investigation unfolds.
