Newly released text messages have revealed some jaw-dropping information: law enforcement officers were aware of suspicious activity from the Trump shooter a full 90 minutes before he opened fire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. You read that right—90 minutes! It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck and being unable to stop it.
According to reports, the text messages were obtained by Republican Senator Chuck Grassley from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit. These texts paint a vivid picture of what went down on that fateful day. Officers in charge of securing President Donald Trump’s rally spotted Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin, long before he pulled out his gun. One officer even mentioned seeing Crooks with a range finder, eyeing the stage like a hawk sizing up its prey.
At 4:26 p.m., more than an hour before Trump took the stage, a countersniper flagged Crooks to his colleagues in a group chat. “Kid lurking around the building we are in,” one officer wrote. Another added, “I saw him with a range finder looking towards the stage.” Despite these red flags, no one approached Crooks—or at least, not soon enough. By the time officers decided to take a closer look, it was too late. Crooks had climbed onto a nearby roof and fired eight rounds at President Trump and several rallygoers.
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So, how did this happen? Why did it take so long for law enforcement to act? And where was the Secret Service in all of this? These are questions that demand answers. The text messages suggest a communication breakdown of epic proportions. Despite multiple officers flagging Crooks as suspicious, he managed to park near their vehicles, sit on a picnic table, and eventually climb a building—all under their noses.
The fallout from this revelation is bound to be immense. Critics are already questioning the efficiency of both local law enforcement and federal agencies tasked with protecting high-profile figures. How could such a significant oversight occur, especially given the heightened security surrounding political events these days? It’s a blunder that could have had catastrophic consequences, and it’s a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and timely action.
The investigation is ongoing, and FBI involvement suggests that more details will emerge. For now, the public—and especially Trump supporters—are left wondering how close we came to a national tragedy. This incident will likely spark debates about security protocols at political rallies and the coordination between local and federal law enforcement agencies. As we wait for more information, it’s clear that this story is far from over.
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