Trump Shooter Practiced at Gun Range Weeks Before Assassination Attempt
In a chilling revelation, it has emerged that the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump had practiced at a gun range just weeks before the incident.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin, had tested his shooting skills at the Keystone Shooting Center in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, on June 22. This was mere weeks before he attempted to shoot Trump at a rally on July 13.
The details of Crooks' practice session were shared by Bill Jenkins, who had been practicing his firearm skills immediately next to Crooks at the range. Jenkins, who has since been interviewed by the FBI, recalled that the class instructor had been praising Trump during the session. This glorification may have contributed to Crooks' determination to carry out the plot.
Jenkins, who is a Trump supporter, had been discussing with the instructor how the country was good under Trump's leadership. He noticed that Crooks had been smirking during the conversation but had not said anything one way or another. In hindsight, Jenkins believes that Crooks had been muting his animus towards Trump, and that the conversation may have helped to motivate his assault.
The revelation that Crooks had practiced at a gun range before the assassination attempt has raised questions about the role of firearm training in such incidents. However, it is important to note that trying to convince people that firearm training is a bad thing is always going to be problematic. The Second Amendment guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear arms, and this right is essential for opposing tyranny.
It is also worth noting that Crooks' actions were not motivated by any tool or training, but by the evil that rests in the hearts of men. The fact that he had practiced at a gun range before the assassination attempt does not change the fact that he was determined to carry out his plot.
In response to the assassination attempt, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued a statement expressing gratitude that former President Trump was safe. Garland also reiterated President Biden's commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the safety and civil rights of all Americans.
Meanwhile, Senator Josh Hawley has revealed that whistleblowers have contacted his office with troubling information about the assassination attempt. According to Hawley, law enforcement personnel were supposed to be stationed on the roof of the building where Crooks opened fire, but they abandoned the area due to the hot weather.
Hawley has demanded answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the incident. He has also called for a report on the involvement of Homeland Security Investigations personnel in providing security for the rally.
The assassination attempt on former President Trump has sent shockwaves throughout the country. It is a stark reminder of the dangers that public figures face, and the need for vigilance in protecting their safety. It is also a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the civil rights of all Americans.
Sources:
bearingarms.comjustice.govthepostmillennial.com