FBI Accused of Withholding Key Evidence in Attempted Trump Assassination Case

Investigators suggest a possible accomplice and larger conspiracy in the July 2024 attack, while the FBI faces criticism for obstructing inquiries.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in July 2024, reportedly left no manifesto or clear motive, leaving investigators puzzled.
Private investigator Doug Hagmann claims Crooks may have been part of a larger criminal network, citing geolocation data from devices linked to the shooter and suggesting potential accomplices at the rally.
The FBI has been accused of obstructing investigations into Crooks' actions, frustrating local law enforcement, private investigators, and a bipartisan Congressional task force probing the case.
Rep. Clay Higgins, who is leading a Congressional subcommittee on the incident, believes Crooks acted alone but suspects prescription drugs may have influenced his behavior, though no toxicology tests were conducted.
Crooks' parents and former acquaintances describe him as intelligent and untroubled, further deepening the mystery around his involvement in the attack that left one dead and two others injured.