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Reports detail assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 10

The latest in this situation

  1. Judicial Watch sued the DOJ and criticized the FBI over document release related to the assassination attempt.
  2. Crooks made a donation to ActBlue and flew a drone in Pittsburgh following the assassination attempt.
  3. ATF tracing was used to identify Thomas Crooks.
  4. Gunman Thomas Crooks attacked Donald Trump during a rally on September 25, 2026.
  5. Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.

How it started

69 reports, 18 independent, last reported Oct 10. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 17 independent outlets

On July 13, 2024, Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks fired eight shots at Trump with a rifle from a nearby rooftop before being killed by a Secret Service sniper. The attack also resulted in the deaths of Jim Copenhaver and Corey Comperatore, who was a local firefighter.

From 4029tv.com, jpost.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

Attorney-General Todd Blanche stated that new information regarding the shooter's background and history was available during a press briefing. Trump claimed the attack was a 'Democratic plot' intended to remove him from election.

From jpost.com

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • PennsylvaniaSpeculative

    The state of Pennsylvania might face increased operational security costs due to the high-profile nature of the attack.

How it developed

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  1. Crooks made a donation to ActBlue and flew a drone in Pittsburgh following the assassination attempt.1 source
  2. Judicial Watch sued the DOJ and criticized the FBI over document release related to the assassination attempt.1 source
  3. Gunman Thomas Crooks attacked Donald Trump during a rally on September 25, 2026.Sub-event
  4. A package shipment incident occurred on September 15, 2026, involving the names of Donald Trump, Thomas Crooks, and Bob Dole, linked to an attempted assassination.Sub-event
  5. Trump and Thomas Crooks were involved in a failed assassination attempt at a rally.1 source
  6. Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.1 source
  7. Corey Comperatore died during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Western Pennsylvania, leading to a memorial event.Sub-event
  8. A deadly explosion occurred at a steel plant, linked to mass shooting coverage, amidst an assassination attempt in Butler County, Pennsylvania.Sub-event
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  1. Thomas Crooks opened fire on Donald Trump in Butler on June 7, 2026.1 source
  2. Assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.1 source

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