Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has sparked a flurry of theories and speculation online. The unverified details about Crooks, including a viral Instagram screenshot, have led many to believe that he targeted Trump due to the former president’s alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Viral Instagram Screenshot
A screenshot of Crooks’ alleged Instagram profile has been circulating on social media. In the bio of the account, the user wrote, “in my quest to end Epstein’s evil empire.” This statement has fueled theories that Crooks’ actions were motivated by a desire to punish Trump for his association with Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking and died in prison in 2019.
Background of Thomas Crooks
Thomas Matthew Crooks, a senior at Bethel High School in Pennsylvania, was identified by the FBI as the gunman in the shooting. Despite being a registered Republican, Crooks had no prior criminal record and was described as a good student by his school. The incident has been classified as an act of domestic terrorism, but the FBI has not yet determined a clear ideological motivation behind the attack.
The BlackRock Ad
Another significant detail that has emerged is an old BlackRock advert featuring Crooks. The video, shot at Bethel High School, shows Crooks sitting on the front bench as his football coach, Brian Dellao, taught the class. The advert has since been removed from circulation by BlackRock, which condemned the shooting in a statement.
Reaction and Investigation
The FBI is investigating the incident, and the Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that three attendees at the rally were injured, with one person dying. The Secret Service quickly responded to the shooting, killing Crooks seconds after he fired shots at the stage where Trump was speaking. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political figures, including President Joe Biden, who appealed for unity and condemned the violence.
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The shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally has raised many questions about the motivations behind Thomas Crooks’ actions. The unverified Instagram screenshot and the BlackRock advert have sparked theories that Crooks targeted Trump due to his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein. However, the FBI has not yet confirmed these theories, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of political violence and the need for unity and tolerance in American politics.