Staff Reports
In a shocking turn of events, fresh footage has emerged that captures the chaotic scenes during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump earlier this year. Filmed by a keen-eyed attendee named Dave Stewart at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the video presents a frantic law enforcement response as they scramble to locate the would-be assassin, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Trump’s voice can be heard in the background, perhaps offering commentary on the absurdity of a world where a former president cannot divulge his thoughts without risk to his life.
This video, recorded in the crucial seconds surrounding the attack, has prompted new scrutiny over the competency of local law enforcement. Critical text messages obtained by Fox News reveal that officers had flagged the 20-year-old Crooks as suspicious about 90 minutes prior to the outbreak of violence, only to let the situation unfold without intervention. It’s almost as if they were waiting for a postcard from Crooks declaring his intentions rather than acting on their gut instincts.
A group chat among law enforcement personnel revealed that officers were at least somewhat aware of the danger posed by Crooks, who was reportedly seen toting a range finder near the rally venue. Despite this alarming behavior, the officers failed to engage with him. Instead, they opted for a casual thumbs-up emoji in response to Crooks’s proximity to the event, as if their duties were more like a social media game than a serious public safety mission. One officer even articulated concerns over a suspicious vehicle parked close to theirs, yet those concerns seemed to dissolve like cotton candy at a carnival as no further action was taken.
Fast forward to 5:10 PM, the very moment Crooks made his move towards the American Glass International building—where he would later position himself to fire on Trump. While officers documented Crooks’ movements, pointing out his suspicious actions through text messages, they somehow managed to delay action until it was almost too late. Perhaps this was just routine policing in the age of TikTok and Instagram, where documenting a threat may take precedence over neutralizing it.
BREAKING: Shocking Footage Shows Trump Shooter's Attempt From Yards Away, Raises New Questions https://t.co/S9u3tounB5
— Brian Craig 🇺🇸 (@BrianCraigShow) July 30, 2024
It’s hard not to question the competence of local law enforcement in light of these revelations. From casual group chats filled with emojis to the apparent failure to act on clear indications of danger, one can only wonder if the officers had more faith in their phones than their judgment. As America continues to grapple with the glaring realities of political violence, one thing is clear: the safety of prominent figures may have been better served with a proactive approach rather than a passive one. In a world increasingly fraught with hostility, it seems a higher level of vigilance is required—not just from those in power, but from those tasked with protecting them.
