Trump's Would-Be Assassin's Online Activity REVEALED

The Young Turks
20 Nov 202521:20

Summary

TLDRThe video delves into the mysterious case of Thomas Matthew Krooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024. Despite being killed at the scene, the FBI's handling of the case raises serious questions, with accusations of cover-ups and misinformation. Tucker Carlson’s investigation reveals that Krooks, initially a radical Trump supporter, underwent a sudden and extreme shift in political ideology before the attack. The investigation also highlights alarming gaps in FBI transparency, including the destruction of crucial evidence and the mysterious involvement of a figure named Willie Tepus, further fueling conspiracy theories surrounding the case.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The FBI allegedly withheld key information about Thomas Krooks, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024.
  • 😀 Tucker Carlson’s team uncovered new evidence that challenges the FBI's claim that Krooks had minimal online activity.
  • 😀 Thomas Krooks had multiple online accounts across platforms like Google, PayPal, Snapchat, and Discord, contradicting the FBI's assertion that he was a 'ghost' online.
  • 😀 Krooks’ YouTube account, which was deactivated after the assassination attempt, revealed disturbing political views, including violent support for Trump and later anti-Trump sentiments.
  • 😀 In 2019, Krooks posted violent pro-Trump comments online, including advocating for the deaths of immigrants and anti-Trump politicians.
  • 😀 By 2020, Krooks' political views drastically shifted to anti-Trump, even posting violent rhetoric aimed at Trump and his supporters.
  • 😀 The drastic change in Krooks' political beliefs from far-right to far-left raised questions about his motivations and the influence of others.
  • 😀 A mysterious online figure, 'Willie Tepus', appeared to encourage Krooks to commit violent acts, though the FBI has not publicly investigated him.
  • 😀 The FBI allegedly mishandled the investigation, including cremating Krooks' body 10 days after his death, which hindered further investigation into his motivations and background.
  • 😀 Despite Krooks’ violent rhetoric being flagged by YouTube users, the FBI failed to take significant action before his assassination attempt on Trump.
  • 😀 The lack of transparency from the FBI and government institutions regarding the assassination attempt has fueled conspiracy theories and distrust among the public.

Q & A

  • Who is Thomas Krooks, and what happened on July 13th, 2024?

    -Thomas Krooks was the individual who attempted to assassinate presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. He came within inches of succeeding, but was shot and killed at the scene.

  • Why does the FBI appear to be withholding information about Thomas Krooks?

    -The FBI has not provided significant information about Krooks or his motives, and they have been accused of downplaying his online presence, which contradicts findings by Tucker Carlson’s team. This lack of transparency has led to suspicions of a cover-up.

  • How did Tucker Carlson's team gain access to Thomas Krooks’s online accounts?

    -Tucker Carlson’s team received a tip in late September that allowed them to use Krooks’s phone number, which had been published in documents obtained by America First Legal, to access his various online accounts.

  • What did the investigation reveal about Thomas Krooks’s online activity?

    -The investigation revealed that Krooks was far from an online ghost. He had multiple accounts on platforms like Google, Snapchat, Venmo, PayPal, Discord, and others. The FBI previously claimed there was no trace of his online activity, which was found to be false.

  • How did Thomas Krooks's political views change over time?

    -Krooks’s views shifted dramatically over a short period. Initially, he was a radical Trump supporter, even advocating for violence on behalf of Trump. By 2020, he turned against Trump, voicing violent opposition towards him and his supporters, eventually supporting violence against Trump’s government.

  • What kind of violent comments did Thomas Krooks make online?

    -Krooks made numerous violent comments online, including advocating for the deaths of political opponents, expressing hatred for immigrants and left-wing figures, and discussing the use of violence, such as shootings and bombings, to achieve political goals.

  • What role did a user named 'Willie Tepus' play in influencing Krooks?

    -Willie Tepus was an individual who seemed to encourage Krooks to commit acts of political violence. Tepus made statements suggesting that violence was necessary to oppose the government and even pushed Krooks to take violent action.

  • What were some of Thomas Krooks’s online search behaviors?

    -Krooks’s online searches were disturbing and included topics related to violence, such as 'mass shootings,' 'terrorist attacks,' 'how to make napalm,' and 'Hitler's speeches.' These searches further revealed his growing radicalization.

  • What actions did the FBI take after Thomas Krooks’s death that raised suspicions?

    -The FBI quickly cremated Krooks’s body just 10 days after his death, preventing further investigation. Additionally, photos showed FBI agents cleaning the crime scene themselves, which is unusual and raised questions about their handling of the evidence.

  • What questions remain unanswered about the FBI’s investigation into Thomas Krooks?

    -Key questions include why the FBI hasn't provided more information about the assassination attempt, why they handled the cremation and crime scene cleanup so quickly, and why there seems to be a lack of transparency or follow-up on the case.

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