Local Cop Saved Trump From Assassination According To New Congressional Report [VIDEO]

A recent congressional report spearheaded by Rep. Clay Higgins suggests that local law enforcement, rather than a Secret Service sniper, initially incapacitated Thomas Crooks, the assailant in the attempted assassination of former President Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The report reveals that while it was initially believed that a Secret Service sniper shot Crooks in the head moments after he opened fire, it was, in fact, a local SWAT officer whose intervention was crucial.

The officer’s shot struck Crooks’ rifle, causing shrapnel to injure his face, neck, and shoulder, effectively stopping him from continuing his attack before he was fatally shot.

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A new congressional report claims Thomas Crooks was incapacitated by a local police officer before he was killed by a Secret Service sniper.

The preliminary report into the shooting from Rep. Clay Higgins offered a different… pic.twitter.com/1gkJKhQW7B

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This narrative emerges amidst increasing scrutiny over the federal agencies’ handling of the incident, with critics pointing out gaps and inconsistencies in the official accounts provided by the FBI and Secret Service.

During a segment on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Senator Josh Hawley discussed these revelations, highlighting the slow and piecemeal disclosure of facts by federal agencies and praising Congress for its investigative efforts. “The real investigative work is being done by Congress,” Hawley noted, underscoring a growing frustration with federal transparency.

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— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) September 4, 2024

Fox News pundit Jesse Watters and Hawley further discussed how the Secret Service had failed to acknowledge the crucial role played by the local SWAT officer during the chaotic events of July 13.

The officer, described by Higgins as a “total badass,” reportedly took a risky shot from about 100 yards away, directly aiming at Crooks as he moved along the rooftop of the AGR building.

According to Higgins’ report, this officer, after spotting Crooks, did not hesitate to leave his post and approach the threat directly, ultimately firing a shot that hit the rifle and rendered it nonfunctional after Crooks had fired eight shots. This rapid response highlights the critical role of local law enforcement in managing the crisis.

The controversy extends beyond the immediate actions to stop the assailant. Higgins has also brought to light that Crooks’ body was mysteriously cremated just ten days following the incident, a decision allegedly approved by the FBI, raising significant concerns about the obstruction of ongoing investigations.

Once again, the FBI is lying. It is 100% NOT “standard procedure” to cremate a body at the center of a major criminal investigation BEFORE a following investigative authority has had an opportunity to examine that body, when the FBI is VERY MUCH AWARE that a following… pic.twitter.com/z8W2G1B0k4

— Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) August 29, 2024

Rep. Higgins, in his report, expressed his frustration with not being able to examine Crooks’ body personally, citing it as a crucial gap in fully understanding the events of that day. “The problem with me not being able to examine the actual body is that I won’t know 100% if the coroner’s report and the autopsy report are accurate,” Higgins stated.

This report has ignited further investigation, with a bipartisan congressional task force set to delve deeper into the events surrounding the assassination attempt and the subsequent handling by federal agencies.

The task force, which consists of 13 members, is expected to issue a comprehensive report by December 13, aiming to shed light on the security lapses and recommend measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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