Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Used Drone to Scout Pittsburgh in New Records

US Politics18 days ago

The gunman who targeted President Donald Trump in July 2024 captured images of the Pittsburgh area using a remote-controlled device in the months preceding the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Judicial Watch obtained the records revealing that Thomas Matthew Crooks conducted this aerial surveillance to photograph locations around the city prior to the attack.

Additional details from the New York Post indicate that Crooks sent text messages to unidentified individuals discussing the use of a 3D printer and the delivery of 'gifts.' These findings provide new insight into the shooter's preparations and communications leading up to the event.

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Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Used Drone to Scout Pittsburgh in New Records

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38%Limited Investigative Fallout+0.0%
27%Oversight Pressure Builds+0.0%
22%Counter-Drone Policy Push+0.1%

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.