Three Days Later, Still an Enigma

Published: Wed, 07/17/24

Updated: Mon, 07/22/24

Despite extensive investigation, authorities remain baffled by the motives of 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks an intelligent yet isolated individual with no clear political inclinations.Insert Preheader


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Three Days Later, Still an Enigma

Associated Press

Despite extensive investigation, authorities remain baffled by the motives of 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks an intelligent yet isolated individual with no clear political inclinations.

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Mediaite

Joe Scarborough expressed frustration with NBC News for pulling Morning Joe during the Trump assassination attempt, saying they were "very surprised" and "very disappointed."

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