Staff Reports
In what might be a plot twist worthy of a political thriller, new video footage has emerged raising eyebrows about the whirlwind of events leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Filmed by a wounded bystander, this grainy, but suspiciously intriguing video captures a shadowy figure darting across a building just moments before the frightening incident unfolded. While local authorities appear to be playing a game of hide and seek with the truth, some questions demand answers.
The fact that the video, taken by James Copenhaver during the July 13 rally, shows someone moving about an American Glass Research building only intensifies the intrigue. Although no one has conclusively identified this figure as Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged would-be assassin, it coincided suspiciously with the timeline of events. Law enforcement’s radio silence regarding the presence of any agents at the scene raises serious red flags. Either someone dropped the ball—or a few people might need to be shown the door.
New video just dropped highlighting more questions about the attempted assassination of Trump.
Showing a man running across the roof, being clearly seen by everyone as the SS said officially that they could not see the shooter over the roofline….. pic.twitter.com/46PTo7RoF9
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) July 31, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, the Secret Service has claimed to be all about transparency and accountability, pledging its full cooperation with investigations into the incident. Yet, in this day and age, one has to wonder: is there a goldfish at the helm of the agency? Apparently, while the former president faced an immediate threat, communication systems among federal and local law enforcement were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Local police were unable to share critical information about the potential threat with the Secret Service, leaving one to wonder how they managed to keep the nation safe all this time.
The New York Times weighed in, suggesting that a 20-year-old with a gun seemingly took the upper hand against a multi-billion-dollar federal agency due to technological failures. Maybe the agents were busy trying to figure out how to reboot their walkie-talkies instead of safeguarding the former president. With one local officer reportedly yelling “long gun” moments before the shooting, the lack of timely communication about the threat can be chalked up to nothing short of astounding incompetence.
As if the saga couldn’t get any more convoluted, it turns out the Secret Service turned down an offer from local law enforcement to borrow a drone. Are they operating on the assumption that drones were just a passing fad? One can almost picture some bureaucratic genius deciding the best option was to simply hope for the best rather than utilize available technology. Meanwhile, another former agent lamented the government’s inability to keep pace with the times, underscoring the urgent need for modernization in federal security efforts.
Frustration is palpable among lawmakers as they attempt to untangle the mess of finger-pointing among various agencies. Republican Senator Josh Hawley expressed bewilderment at how the focus is drifting away from accountability and toward a blame game that would put middle schoolers to shame. With a private citizen tragically shot and the former president’s life hanging in the balance, it’s time for serious reflection—and perhaps a major overhaul of the protective measures that are clearly in desperate need of reform.
