A shocking revelation has emerged in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspect behind the foiled attack, was seen walking around the rally site hours before opening fire, raising serious concerns about security protocols.
According to eyewitnesses and law enforcement officials, Crooks visited the Butler Farm Show grounds, the site of the rally, on July 7, 2024, and spent 20 minutes there. He even registered to attend the rally, blending in with other supporters.
On the day of the attempted assassination, Crooks returned to the rally site, purchasing a five-foot ladder and visiting a shooting range to practice with his rifle. He then flew a drone for about 11 minutes, capturing footage of the scene behind his eventual firing position.
What’s more alarming is that Crooks did not undergo security screening, as he was outside the Secret Service’s security perimeter. Multiple officers spotted him between 20 to 30 minutes before the shooting and believed he might have been acting suspiciously near the event’s magnetometer weapon detectors.
The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of security measures at high-profile events and the potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited by individuals intent on harm.
An investigation is underway to determine how Crooks was able to breach security and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The attempted assassination of President Trump serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by public figures and the need for robust security protocols to protect them and the public.
