Americans trust the Girl Scouts more than the USSS.
Posted on 07/22/2024 3:58:22 PM PDT by Red Badger
A storm is brewing as lawmakers and the public demand answers following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. On Monday, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle found herself at the center of a heated congressional hearing, addressing security lapses that could have ended disastrously.
Bipartisan frustration has been palpable as representatives from both sides of the aisle have confronted Cheatle and questioned the Secret Service. The shooting in Pennsylvania has led to calls from several lawmakers for Cheatle’s resignation.
Now, the Oversight Project, a watchdog group with the Heritage Foundation, released a report that could potentially link Thomas Crooks, a relatively unknown figure until now, to critical locations in the Washington D.C. area. According to the group’s findings, geo-tracking data from various devices suggests that Crooks had been in close proximity to key sites, including the FBI headquarters and Allegheny Arms—a location of particular interest to investigators.
The Oversight Project utilized mobile ad data—a tool increasingly used in investigative work to track movements and connections. By monitoring devices frequently appearing at both Crooks’s home and workplace, the group has allegedly mapped out a network of locations and times that are critical to understanding the context and potential threats involved.
Their investigation led to several notable discoveries. One device, in particular, tracked to Crooks’s frequent locations, was also reportedly present in a building in Washington, D.C.’s Gallery Place. This area is notably close to an FBI office and was pinpointed on June 26, 2023. Devices linked to Crooks were traced to Plymouth, MA, and Butler, PA, with one of the devices ceasing activity abruptly on July 12th.
The project also reported that on August 30, 2023, a device associated with Crooks visited Allegheny Arms. In total, at least nine devices connected to Crooks were identified, visiting various significant locations within Bethel Park, PA.
The Heritage Foundation, which oversees the Oversight Project, has purposely not disclosed its methodology or detailed the specific nature of the data used to track Crooks’ movements. They cite the “connective tissue” between this task force and various federal agencies like the FBI and USSS, which could potentially lead to conflicts of interest or compromise the investigation. However, they expressed a willingness to cooperate with legitimate investigations and have called for tips or further information to be sent directly to their secure email.
After over a week of confusion, investigators are still piecing together Crooks’ motivations. Earlier on Monday, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) homed in on the agency’s decision to not place an agent on top of the roof where 20-year-old Crooks was able to fire multiple rifle shots at Trump as he stood on a stage approximately 400 yards away. Cheatle had previously defended the lack of placement, saying the slope of the roof would have interfered with a sniper rifleman’s ability to protect the former president.
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) took his time with the microphone to pin Cheatle down on whether or not her agency diverted resources away from the rally to instead over-staff First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman, was seen stalking the perimeter of the rally hours before it was set to begin but was not confronted, according to previous reports. During the rally, local law enforcement discovered him crawling along the ground with a rangefinder as he searched for a vantage point to take the shot, but by the time further response to the site came Crooks was already gone.
The FBI is also investigating why a local police officer backed away from confronting Crooks on the roof literally seconds before he fired the first shot at Trump, narrowly grazing his ear before Secret Service agents tackled him to the ground.
Yes, but they’re not going to do that, are they? Because they all know the real answers to the questions, and we can’t have that getting out, can we?
We could have had a Vegas Shooting. It seems like the officials don’t care about the 2 seriously wounded victims or Corey Comperatore’s death.
Yeardly or something I believe. Without a doubt, looks JUST like him. His ‘alive’ pic quickly disappeared didn’t it?
who was in charge of the event?
I appreciate the fact that many here have seen it; however, I would rather get a “say-so” from admin here before posting. I’ve never been Zotted and do not wish to start now.
You’re probably right. How’d he lose his teeth though? any idea?
That's how Pelosi rewarded the Chief of Capitol Police after J6 got hot. The left keeps a deep bench to keep quiet. We pay the bills.
“That is the BIG QUESTION - how did they get Crooks to ‘go all the way’.”
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He was just one of a handful “haters” who was able to succeed against an inept bureaucracy.
The FEDERAL U.S.S.S. would’ve been better off enlisting the town of Butler’s Boy Scouts.
400 FEET away, not yards.
What is ‘Trending Politics’?
I’ve never heard of it.
Americans trust the Girl Scouts more than the USSS.
Most everyone has already seen it.
When President Trump starts waterboarding all of them on LIVE TV, we will get the answers.
“Too bad about the error. 400 feet, not 400 yards.”
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Well...it’s to be expected. The first things to die in a news report are basic physics entities: distance, length, weight, speed and volume...for starters.
He was most likely paid by someone. He wanted to get out of PA anyway he could even if it was deadly. He probably tried to end himself but failed that too.
I want to hear from the parents.
I don’t think he did, I just think his teeth were covered in blood.
Absolutely...
Please don’t.
Amazing...
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