"Trump Rally Gunman Identified as Conservative by Former Classmate"

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Source: The Guardian US
"Trump Rally Gunman Identified as Conservative by Former Classmate"
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A former classmate described Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally, as "definitely conservative." The FBI is investigating Crooks' motives, which remain unclear. Crooks, who was shot dead by Secret Service agents, had a mixed political background and was described by peers as both a kind nerd and a bullying victim. The attack resulted in one death and multiple injuries, including a minor injury to Trump.

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