Overview
- The FBI reported no co-conspirators or foreign ties to Thomas Matthew Crooks, stating even foreign governments played no role.
- Investigators accessed two foreign-based email accounts in Germany and Belgium within days through partners and said no communications were beyond reach.
- The inquiry involved 485 personnel, more than 1,000 interviews, over 2,000 tips, 10-plus search warrants and about 100 subpoenas.
- Agents examined 35 online accounts and 13 devices tied to Crooks, denied any encryption barriers, and said documents were provided to Congress.
- Officials cited no manifesto or clear motive; Trump was grazed, Corey Comperatore was killed, eight shots were fired with a .223 rifle, extra ammunition and an undetonated device were found in Crooks’ vehicle, and the president was briefed and described as satisfied.