The Final 48 Hours of Trump's Assassin

Summary

The video explores the life and motives of Thomas Matthew Krooks, a seemingly ordinary student who became infamous for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Despite his background in engineering and a seemingly stable family life, Krooks' descent into violence remains a mystery, highlighting the potential for hidden darkness in familiar faces.

Takeaways

• 😔 Thomas Matthew Crooks was a bullied student who faced daily teasing and isolation at school.
• 👕 His classmates mocked his clothing choices, initially SpongeBob t-shirts and wide-leg jeans, later transitioning to camouflage and hunting outfits.
• 🔍 Despite his awkwardness, Thomas was intelligent, with a record of good behavior and a project creating a Braille chess set for blind players.
• 🔫 His attempt to assassinate Donald Trump shocked those who knew him, as he was seen as a quiet, polite individual with no apparent violent tendencies.
• 🏫 Thomas was a student at Bethel Park High School, where he excelled in math and science, earning a National Math and Science Initiative Star Award.
• 🎓 After obtaining an associate degree in engineering science, he worked in a suburban nursing home, maintaining a low profile and interacting little with others.
• 🔎 In the lead-up to the assassination attempt, Thomas researched mass shootings, Donald Trump's event dates, and even saved photos of Trump, Joe Biden, and film director Christopher Ray.
• 📅 On July 12, 2024, the day before Trump's rally, Thomas practiced shooting at a gun range, despite previously being rejected from a rifle team for poor shooting skills.
• 🏢 On the day of the shooting, Thomas bought a ladder and ammunition, flew a drone over the rally site, and positioned himself on a roof to fire at Trump.
• 🚓 The shooting occurred at 6:11 p.m., with Trump being hit in the ear. Thomas was eventually shot and killed by the Secret Service after firing multiple rounds.
• 🔬 Thomas's motive remains unclear, with no strong political ideology evident in his actions or online presence. His search history included the term 'major depressive disorder,' suggesting possible mental health issues.

Q & A

Who is Thomas Matthew Krooks?

Thomas Matthew Krooks is the subject of the video script, described as a once-intelligent and awkward kid who was bullied in school and later attempted to assassinate Donald Trump.

What was Thomas Krooks' reputation like in school?

Thomas Krooks had a reputation as a kid who loved math, liked computers, and played video games on weekends. He was also known for being an outcast, bullied for his appearance and smell, and often sat alone at lunch.

What awards did Thomas Krooks receive in high school?

Thomas Krooks received a National Math and Science Initiative Star Award while at Bethl Park High School.

What was Thomas Krooks' career path after high school?

After obtaining an associate's degree in engineering science, Thomas Krooks worked at a suburban nursing home, serving meals and washing dishes for $16 an hour.

How did Thomas Krooks' behavior in his job at the nursing home compare to his school days?

Thomas Krooks' behavior in his job at the nursing home was similar to his school days, as he continued to eat lunch alone and rarely spoke to anyone.

What was the significance of the rifle Thomas Krooks used in his attempt to assassinate Donald Trump?

The rifle used by Thomas Krooks was significant because it belonged to his father, and it was the same gun that Thomas had been rejected from a rifle team for not shooting well enough.

What preparations did Thomas Krooks make before the assassination attempt?

Thomas Krooks prepared by visiting a gun range to practice shooting, ordering hazardous packages, researching mass high school shooter Ethan Crumble, and studying the rally grounds by flying a drone over them.

How did Thomas Krooks manage to get a vantage point during the rally?

Thomas Krooks climbed on top of an air conditioning unit and then pulled himself up to the roof of a building, which gave him a vantage point to fire in Donald Trump's direction.

What was the outcome of Thomas Krooks' assassination attempt on Donald Trump?

Thomas Krooks' assassination attempt was unsuccessful. Donald Trump was hit in the right ear, but the shot could have been fatal if he had moved his head slightly to the other side. Thomas Krooks was eventually taken down by the Secret Service.

What items were found on Thomas Krooks after the incident?

Investigators recovered a remote detonator, a black cell phone, and a gray wireless transmitter from Thomas Krooks, suggesting he intended to use them to remotely detonate explosives in his car.

What was the motive behind Thomas Krooks' actions, according to the script?

The script suggests that Thomas Krooks felt invisible and thought that killing someone visible would make people see him. However, his motive remains unclear as he showed no strong political ideology and had a confusing history.