A chilling question hangs over Butler, Pennsylvania – a question Eric Trump is demanding be answered. More than a year after an alleged assassination attempt on his father during a campaign rally, a veil of silence surrounds the case, fueling deep frustration and suspicion.
“We know nothing,” Trump stated bluntly, expressing a sentiment shared by many who have followed the investigation. He confessed to being “wholly pissed off” by the lack of transparency, a raw emotion born from unanswered questions and a disturbing lack of clarity surrounding the alleged shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks.
The initial identification of Crooks is riddled with inconsistencies. Official records regarding when the Butler County Coroner first viewed the body are demonstrably incorrect, raising immediate doubts about the handling of crucial evidence. Why the discrepancy, and why is there a lack of detailed documentation, including basic DNA analysis?
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner offers no further clarity, failing to detail the investigative methods used to confirm Crooks’ identity. The alleged shooter’s body lay exposed on a building roof overnight, with no clear record of which agency maintained control of potentially vital evidence. This absence of protocol is deeply unsettling.
Beyond identification, questions swirl around the ballistics of the incident. A House Task Force report indicates the FBI believes evidence recovered from the scene is “consistent” with a round fired by a Secret Service sniper. But “consistent” isn’t conclusive. Where is the detailed ballistics report proving a definitive match? What about projectiles recovered from the scene?
To date, no publicly released physical evidence definitively links Crooks to the weapon or proves the projectiles that struck others at the rally originated from it. The FBI’s complete report, if ever released, could potentially resolve these critical questions, but it remains hidden from public view.
Adding another layer of concern, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner apparently failed to test Crooks’ body for psychiatric medications. Given the gravity of the alleged act, and the fact that such testing is readily available, this omission is perplexing. The opportunity to understand potential contributing factors was lost when Crooks’ body was quickly cremated.
Even more disturbing is the revelation that Crooks was reportedly building bombs in his basement bedroom, a fact seemingly overlooked by his parents, both behavioral health experts. How could such activity go unnoticed? What red flags were missed, and why weren’t concerns raised about his increasingly erratic behavior?
The investigation should have scrutinized the parents’ potential involvement, especially considering the father provided the weapon allegedly used in the shooting. Yet, details remain scarce, and the FBI’s silence only deepens the mystery.
Despite the gravity of the situation, explanations from officials have been dismissive. Former officials claim ongoing prosecutions prevent the release of information, yet fail to specify the nature of these cases. Others simply assert there’s “nothing there,” offering reassurance without providing a shred of supporting evidence.
The FBI’s lack of updates since August 2024 is unacceptable. They possess the physical evidence, yet over a year after the attempt, the public remains in the dark, unable to assess the validity of the investigation’s conclusions.
The silence extends beyond the FBI. The Pennsylvania State Police refuse to release their report, and the Butler Coroner has withheld his death investigation notes. The House Task Force has similarly remained tight-lipped, leaving the public to wonder what secrets are being protected.
Eric Trump’s frustration is understandable. As the son of the target, he deserves access to the truth. It’s a reasonable expectation that the President’s family should be able to obtain these investigative materials, and the continued obstruction only fuels suspicion and demands answers.
