A Detailed Look
Law enforcement officials have revealed disturbing details about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a recent campaign rally. Crooks, it turns out, had meticulously planned his attack, conducting extensive reconnaissance and even deploying a drone to capture aerial footage of the event site.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Crooks began his research shortly after the Trump campaign announced the rally on July 3rd. He swiftly registered for the event on July 7th and conducted a reconnaissance visit to the farm show grounds a few days later. On July 13th, he returned to the site with two homemade bombs, configured for remote detonation, and a ballistic vest containing three 30-round magazines.
The report further reveals that Crooks had flown a drone over the Butler Farm Show grounds on July 13th, capturing aerial footage of the event site. This indicates that he likely flew the drone multiple times to gather information about the layout and security measures in place.
Crooks' meticulous planning and the discovery of the bombs and weapons highlight significant security oversights leading up to the potential threat on Trump's life. The incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures at high-profile events, particularly those involving controversial figures like Donald Trump.