Trump Shooter May Not Have Acted Alone; FBI Accused of Obstruction

Nearly nine months after the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, many questions remain unanswered.

The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed during the attack, but the circumstances surrounding his actions and potential accomplices remain unclear.

Concerns have grown over the FBI’s handling of the investigation, with sources alleging the agency is obstructing efforts to uncover key details.

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A private investigator working the case has suggested a larger criminal network may have been involved, while congressional leaders continue to press for more transparency.

BREAKING: Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, reportedly had an accomplice according to data, but the FBI is suppressing the information. pic.twitter.com/GUf8jSEzgU

— The General (@GeneralMCNews) February 27, 2025

On July 13, 2024, Crooks opened fire at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service personnel and local law enforcement neutralized the shooter, but the attack exposed serious security lapses.

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Since then, little new information has emerged about Crooks’ motivations or potential ties to others.

A report from the New York Post indicates that the FBI has allegedly withheld crucial evidence from both investigators and lawmakers.

A veteran private investigator, Doug Hagmann, has been independently investigating the case on behalf of a private client.

His team of six investigators has interviewed over 100 people and conducted geofencing analysis on electronic devices connected to Crooks.

“We don’t think he acted alone,” Hagmann told the Post. He believes that a criminal network assisted Crooks and may still pose a threat to President Trump.

NYP: Thomas Crooks “may have had accomplice”

Absolutely infuriating that we have no answers 7 months later. pic.twitter.com/PAP0lZk643

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) February 28, 2025

Despite these claims, the FBI has reportedly obstructed attempts to learn more about the shooter’s background.

We were told Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone—that was a lie.

We were told Sirhan Sirhan acted alone—that was a lie.

We were told James Earl Ray acted alone—that was a lie.

Now we are being told Thomas Matthew Crooks acted alone.

Do you believe them? Here’s why you shouldn’t.… pic.twitter.com/iaKA3TAx0m

— The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 19, 2024

Lawmakers, including Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.), have expressed frustration with the lack of transparency.

Higgins is part of a bipartisan task force investigating the incident.

His review of the case uncovered a significant detail that was not initially disclosed by the FBI: while a Secret Service sniper delivered the fatal shot to Crooks, a local SWAT officer was responsible for the initial takedown shot.

Higgins has not yet reviewed Hagmann’s geofencing data but remains skeptical of the claim that Crooks had outside help.

“I believe he acted alone, and there was no conspiracy,” he told the Post.

However, he acknowledged that the FBI has continually obstructed his investigation.

One theory Higgins has considered is that Crooks may have been on a prescription drug that caused erratic behavior.

However, toxicology tests were never conducted before his body was cremated by his family.

Amid these concerns, the FBI’s handling of the case may come under renewed scrutiny with Kash Patel now leading the agency.

Patel has a history of challenging bureaucratic obstruction and could be expected to bring more transparency to the investigation.

With congressional inquiries ongoing and independent investigators raising new concerns, pressure is mounting on the FBI to release the full findings of its investigation into Crooks and any possible accomplices.

Whether Patel will take action to clarify the details remains to be seen.

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