Investigators have examined two phones and two laptops that belonged to Thomas Matthew Crooks, the perpetrator behind the attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday. His search history may testify that he was interested in famous and powerful people, according to the FBI, write The New York Times. Donald Trump is escorted off the stage during the shooting. Searched for politicians in advance In the run-up to the assassination, Crooks searched for pictures of Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and other well-known politicians. The FBI and Secret Service said so during a briefing with members of Congress on Wednesday. In Crooks’ search log, US Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher A. Wray appeared, among others. So did a member of the British royal house. It was Thomas Matthew Crooks who fired at Donald Trump during an election event in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The photo was taken in 2020. Photo: Bethel Park School District / AP The 20-year-old also applied for the time Donald Trump should be present at the election campaign event in Pennsylvania and the dates for the national convention of the Democrats in Chicago. During the investigation, however, no signs emerged that Crooks was particularly preoccupied with politics and ideology. Crooks also looked up “severe depression”, which could indicate he was depressed, according to the FBI. The investigators are surprised by the lack of evidence on the two phones, write The New York Times. No clear motive During the meeting between the members of Congress and the FBI, it became clear that the police have found no signs that Crooks had co-conspirators or was in contact with foreign actors. The perpetrator worked at an old people’s home, and was not previously known to the police. Although he was a registered Republican, former classmates of Crooks have said that they have not heard him express any political ideology. The perpetrator is observed on a roof just before he starts shooting. The investigators have not found any traces that could indicate that the act was politically or ideologically motivated, when they examined the house that Crooks shared with his parents. During the meeting, an FBI official said that this is “worth noting”, because most people who resort to political violence leave traces that can say something about their political point of view. Received a package with “dangerous material” In the months before the murder attempt, Crooks received several packages marked with “dangerous material”, according to a letter from the FBI that The New York Times has obtained. These include three explosive items . The perpetrator lies lifeless on the roof, after firing several shots at Donald Trump. Photo: Twitter One of the objects was found at the perpetrator’s home, and the other two in his car which was parked near the event where Trump was present. Identified the shooter before the shooting Two Secret Service agents identified the gunman as suspicious about an hour before he shot, but lost track of him. It emerged during the briefing on Wednesday, when the investigators went through the incident of the assassination. The perpetrator was again observed by a Secret Service agent about twenty minutes before the shooting. Crooks then stayed on the roof of a nearby building, which had previously been assessed as a security threat by the Secret Service. Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle (at the podium) says she will not resign after the assassination of Donald Trump. Photo: Andy Manis / AP / NTB This information should have led to several senators being upset and leaving the telephone meeting, write The New York Times. “The head of the Secret Service must go,” wrote Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso on X after the meeting. One of Trump’s campaign managers, Chris LaCivita, has also said Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle should resign. Cheatle told ABC News earlier this week that she will not be resigning. On Monday, she will testify before the Control Committee in the House of Representatives. Published 18.07.2024, at 22.10
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