Suspect Used Drone Twice to Scout Rally Site Before Attempted Assassination of Trump on July 13

Jul 20, 2024, 12:28 AM

A suspect identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on July 13 at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania. Reports reveal that Crooks used a drone to scout the rally site multiple times, including twice before the attack. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that Crooks flew the drone over the rally site hours before the attempted assassination, capturing aerial footage of the fairgrounds. This significant security breach, described as embarrassing by some, has raised concerns about the coordination and planning behind the attempt on Trump's life.