Thomas Matthew was identified as the gunman responsible for the attempted assassination of former US President Trump. As investigators piece together the events leading up to the attack, questions abound regarding the 20-year-old’s background, motivations, and any potential connections that might explain his actions. According to reports, Matthew was positioned on the roof of a manufacturing plant when one of his bullets reportedly grazed Trump’s ear.
The attack on Trump was the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. It drew new attention to concerns about political violence in a deeply polarized U.S. less than four months before the presidential election. Officials said the shooter was engaged by members of the U.S. Secret Service counterassault team. The heavily armed tactical team travels everywhere with the president and major party nominees and is meant to confront any active threats while other agents focus on safeguarding and evacuating the person at the center of protection. Trump flew to New Jersey after visiting a local Pennsylvania hospital, landing shortly after midnight at Newark Liberty International Airport.
In his one of the social media videos, the culprit was found saying ,” My name is Thomas Matthew Crooks. I hate Republicans. I hate Trump. And guess what? You got the wrong guy.” And he had ended raising his eye glasses with evil smile.
