Trump rushed off stage at PA rally
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Yea, I didn't make much of it. I read elsewhere that it was made in 2021, shortly after January 6th. He would have been 16. Hardly a sign of radicalization.
I wonder if this situation will end up being like the kid who shot up the Highland Park (IL) July 4th parade two years ago. Turns out he had a horrible home life and was teased at school. Why he decided to shoot up his hometown celebration will probably never be answered beyond "he was deeply troubled". Everything he's said and done since the shooting would lead one to agree.
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Gun and ammo purchased legally by Crooks' father.
Crooks' former classmates haven't had anything remarkable to say about him.
The man who died , Corey Comperatore, was a married firefighter with two daughters. His wife spoke with Gov Shapiro and said he dove on family members to protect them.
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Remarkable photo by a NYT photographer. Shows the bullet whizzing past Trump's head.
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That took place about 16 miles from where I live. Apart from the name recognition of the intended victim, it seems like just another assault rifle shooting. Move along; nothing to see here. Those weapons have many legitimate uses and anyhow, guns don't kill people, people kill people.
Big Al
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How the planning might have failed.
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The shooter's motive is still a mystery.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/15/trump-shooter-motive
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Security had been increased in Trump's detail before Saturday because of concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt. No indications that Crooks was connected to that. But holy cow anyway.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/16/politics/iran-plot-assassinate-trump-secret-service/index.html
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