The FBI announced on Sunday that they are investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump as a potential act of domestic terrorism. Robert Wells, the assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division at the FBI, stated that they are using all available resources to identify the motive of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
While the investigation is ongoing, Wells mentioned that they believe Crooks was a “lone actor” but are still looking into the possibility of any associates involved. The FBI is treating the incident as both an assassination attempt and a potential act of domestic terrorism, with the Counterterrorism Division and Criminal Division working together to determine the motive behind the attack.
Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh Division, reassured the public that there are no current public safety concerns and that the shooter acted alone. However, the investigation is still in its early stages, and the FBI is working hard to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
The shooting occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was rushed offstage after several shots were fired. Despite being bloodied, Trump was confirmed to be “fine” after the incident and was released from the hospital later that evening. He is expected to attend the Republican National Committee in Milwaukee this week to receive the party’s formal nomination for president.
As the investigation continues, the FBI is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. The motive behind the assassination attempt and any potential connections to domestic terrorism are top priorities for the agency as they work to ensure the safety and security of all individuals involved in political events.
