US - Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania as former president is seen with blood across his face, 13 July 2024

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Sundog said:
My husband and I were watching President Trump's rally on television and it was ony about 10 minutes or so into his remarks when the shooting happened. We were in shock for a long time as we watched the situation unfold and watched the news for hours afterwards. President Trump had just turned his head to the side to look up at some data that was being shown on a jumbo screen as he was shot. A moment earlier - and less than a half an inch away from where the bullet struck - then it would have been an assassination rather than an assassination attempt.

Praying for his recovery - both physical and otherwise - and for his family, and also for the other victims at the rally, especially for the family of the man who lost his life during this attack on President Trump, and also the two rally attendees who are in a local hospital now in critical condition. And praying for America.
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It definitely makes you think twice about attending political events. People out, enjoying the day, exercising freedom of assembly, and it becomes an deadly encounter. Tragic.
 
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I think this is going to be one of those loser/loner types who was looking for fame.
 
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<modsnip - no link> I guess we’ll wake up to more details about him tomorrow. I can’t help thinking about his family, news sources are saying law enforcement is at their home tonight. This isn’t going to be easy for them.

But neither is it for the man who was killed and the two who are critically injured. My thoughts are with their families tonight. A sad day for America.
 
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steeltowngirl said:
I do not understand how SS didn’t have nearby buildings covered. I’ve been at major rallies in Pittsburgh and have seen government agents on roofs. The major routes typically have bridges and roadways protected and closed down for presidential motorcades. How did this happen?
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He’s not the sitting POTUS, so his SS protection detail is substantially less than if he were. IMO.
 
Besides,
There were masses of people there.
Innocent people.
American voters.
Why to organise massive rallies if people are not safe there?
Who in their right mind will attend if they could be killed?
 
Knox said:
Ironically, Crooks is a registered Republican voter. I guess we’ll wake up to more details about him tomorrow. I can’t help thinking about his family, news sources are saying law enforcement is at their home tonight. This isn’t going to be easy for them.

But neither is it for the man who was killed and the two who are critically injured. My thoughts are with their families tonight. A sad day for America.
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Could you post a link for MSM that Crooks is a registered republican?
I have seen a couple of social media comments from individuals but can’t find anything being reported on a news site.
 
StarryStarryNight said:
Could you post a link for MSM that Crooks is a registered republican?
I have seen a couple of social media comments from individuals but can’t find anything being reported on a news site.
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Watching CNN international right now, and this was mentioned. They said he’s a registered Republican who had also made a small donation to Biden, according to public records.

I looked up the latter earlier and it was something like 15 bucks.
 
MassGuy said:
Watching CNN international right now, and this was mentioned. They said he’s a registered Republican who had also made a small donation to Biden, according to public records.

I looked up the latter earlier and it was something like 15 bucks.
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I looked him up on the Allegany County site, he is registered there. It will be formally linked or stated tomorrow I’m sure.
 
Dotta said:
If he is a Republican
why did he donate to Democrats? :rolleyes:

Sorry,
I live far away from the US
and might not understand finer details of American politics hehe
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So one of three things could be going on.

1. He didn't want trump to win his primary (an intermediate election where a candidate is chosen from one particular party). To vote in that in Pennsylvania, he'd have to register as a Republican. So in that case it would be a strategic move, and not reflective of his political leanings for Trump.

2. He changed his views.

3. He really isn't political at all, and is all over the place.

I think this guy just wanted to be famous, but it's really early at this point to know what exactly his deal is. I think we'll learn that he had no friends, was a bit of an oddball (maybe some mental problems), and saw this as his chance to finally be somebody. Even in death.
 
Gemmie said:
Anyone have any idea what the image means, or where it's from, on the back of the shooter's t-shirt? And what is over the eagle's head?

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The shirt is alleged to be merchandise from a YT Gun Channel "Demolition Ranch."


Photos of the body of a possible shooter on a roof near the Trump rally appear to show the person wearing merchandise promoting one of YouTube's most popular channels devoted to firearms.

The photos, verified by NBC News, show a person lying on a roof bleeding from the head, surrounded by law enforcement officers. The bleeding person is wearing a gray T-shirt with an American flag on the sleeve with block lettering that is partly obscured.

The appearance and lettering of the shirt match the appearance of a shirt that is still for sale on the website for the firearms YouTube channel Demolition Ranch.
 
MassGuy said:
Watching CNN international right now, and this was mentioned. They said he’s a registered Republican who had also made a small donation to Biden, according to public records.

I looked up the latter earlier and it was something like 15 bucks.
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I saw that too — taking that kind of stuff with a grain of salt for now, because I’ve seen the screenshot floating around but can’t find a web page it could have come from.

I think stuff is flying around so fast right now, not sure how thoroughly it can all be verified.

Regardless, it wouldn’t surprise me if he were confused/conflicted politically, full of all kinds of contradictions and baffling ideologies.
 
StarryStarryNight said:
Could you post a link for MSM that Crooks is a registered republican?
I have seen a couple of social media comments from individuals but can’t find anything being reported on a news site.
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“Pennsylvania voter records listed a Thomas Matthew Crooks with the same address and birth date as a registered Republican, though it was not clear from the records when that was put in place.”

www.nbcnews.com

Trump rally shooter identified as 20-year-old Pennsylvania man

The FBI identified the shooter, who is dead, as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. A motive wasn't clear.
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com
 
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