FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before a House Judiciary Committee hearing, providing a detailed timeline of the events leading up to Thomas Crooks’ assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Wray revealed that Crooks had a firearm with a collapsible stock, making it easier for him to carry and conceal the weapon. Crooks had also researched President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and took various steps to prepare for the attack, including purchasing ammunition and using a drone to scout the rally site. Witnesses only noticed Crooks when he was on the roof of a nearby building, pointing his gun at a law enforcement officer before opening fire in Trump’s direction. The FBI recovered a drone and explosive devices from Crooks’ car, suggesting a more significant and coordinated plan. Crooks was a shooting hobbyist, who visited a shooting range the day before the assassination attempt. Lawmakers expressed frustration over unanswered questions and perceived lack of cooperation from officials like Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned as director of the Secret Service. More details emerged during a separate hearing, with the Pennsylvania State Police revealing that officers had identified Crooks as suspicious before the shooting. Crooks shot Trump, killing one rallygoer and injuring two others, highlighting the potential threats posed by individuals with malicious intent and the importance of thorough security measures at public events.
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How President Trump’s shooter executed the attack: FBI Director Christopher Wray discloses new information
