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Congressman Mike Walz, secret services committee member, do not believe shooter Thomas Crooks acted alone
Congressman Mike Waltz, a Republican and member of Secret Services Committee, has expressed skepticism over the official narrative that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, acted alone. Waltz, a member of a House task force investigating the incident, pointed out several anomalies:
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Unknown Motive: Despite the FBI’s assertion that Crooks was a lone wolf, Waltz wonders how they can be so certain when the motive remains a mystery.
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Foreign Encrypted Accounts: The presence of encrypted messaging accounts linked to servers in Germany, Belgium, and New Zealand raises questions about potential foreign involvement or assistance.
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Simultaneous Iranian Plot: Around the same time, intelligence revealed an Iranian plot to kill Trump, adding layers of intrigue and suggesting a broader conspiracy.
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Explosives Expertise: Waltz finds it implausible that a young man like Crooks could manufacture multiple explosives with remote detonators without help, questioning how such activities weren’t flagged earlier.
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Security Failures: The incident has sparked a review of security protocols by the FBI, Secret Service, and DHS, with Waltz and his colleagues digging deeper into what appears to be a significant breach.
Waltz, speaking at Trump Tower in Chicago, voiced his concerns over the rapid conclusion by federal agencies that Crooks operated solo, especially when so many questions remain unanswered. He’s particularly troubled by the lack of media coverage on these developments, including the arrest of a Pakistani national linked to another assassination plot against Trump.
This situation, with its international dimensions and the complexity of the attack, has left Waltz and others in Congress with more questions than answers, casting a shadow of doubt over the initial assessment of the assassination attempt.