Overview
- Tucker Carlson released a video presenting alleged social‑media comments he says came from Thomas Crooks, arguing they show a shift from pro‑Trump praise to hostile, violent rhetoric.
- The FBI’s new Rapid Response account stated the bureau never said Crooks had no online footprint, pointing to prior testimony that investigators had identified a 2019–2020 account with more than 700 comments pending verification at the time.
- FBI Director Kash Patel posted a case overview citing over 480 personnel, more than 1,000 interviews, data from 13 devices, and examination of about 25 online accounts, concluding Crooks acted alone and shared his intent with no one.
- Independent reporting, including CBS’s review of college network logs, has documented extensive online activity by Crooks, from news and weapons sites to VPN use, underscoring that investigators had digital trails to examine.
- Critics continue to press for more disclosures such as gun‑range footage and the autopsy record, and they question the timing of Crooks’ cremation as congressional oversight and public debate continue.