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Jim Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He succumbed to complications from his injuries two years after the shooting, which also killed Corey Comperatore and wounded David Dutch. Trump and House Republicans paid tribute to him, while his family highlighted his military service and patriotism.
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He passed away on September 23, 2026, at a Pittsburgh hospital after a two-year struggle with severe injuries, including nerve damage and bullet fragments. While the exact cause of death is under investigation, reports link his passing to complications from the shooting. Copenhaver had filed a lawsuit against the federal government over security failures. Political figures across the spectrum, including President Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, mourned his loss, highlighting the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack.
Jim Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. His family confirmed his passing on September 23, 2026, attributing it to complications from 'life-altering' injuries sustained two years prior. While the family statement did not specify the exact cause of death, Fox News reports he died from complications related to his wounds, including permanent nerve damage and bullet fragments that remained in his body. Copenhaver was one of two people injured in the attack, which also killed former fire chief Corey Comperatore. The incident triggered a major Secret Service investigation, leading to the resignation of then-Director Kimberly Cheatle and suspensions for six agents. Copenhaver had previously filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding his medical care and multiple surgeries. Political figures, including the House Republican Conference, expressed condolences, highlighting his status as a veteran and patriot.
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He succumbed to complications from his injuries two years after the shooting, which also killed firefighter Corey Comperatore and wounded David Dutch. Political figures across the spectrum offered condolences, while the death underscores the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack.
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He succumbed to complications from his injuries two years after the shooting, which also killed firefighter Corey Comperatore and wounded David Dutch. While political figures offered condolences, the death highlights the long-term physical toll on survivors of the attack, which triggered a major Secret Service investigation.
Newly released FBI documents detail the background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump in July 2024. The files reveal that Crooks used the alias 'Bob Dole' to purchase rifle parts and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. While Trump claims new evidence links the attack to a 'Democrat plot,' FBI Director Kash Patel states no broader conspiracy was found. Crooks' father described his son as emotionally detached and obsessed with firearms, though investigators found no evidence of external coordination.
President Donald Trump claimed the 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt was a 'Democrat Plot' without providing evidence, while FBI Director Kash Patel testified that the shooter acted alone. New documents reveal the suspect used aliases and encrypted services, but no links to others were found.
Newly released FBI documents regarding the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump have revealed personal details about shooter Thomas Crooks, including his emotional detachment and gun obsession. While lawmakers criticize the lack of federal cooperation during their initial investigation, the President claims the attack was a 'Democratic plot,' a theory not supported by the FBI's findings that Crooks acted alone.
Newly released federal documents detail the deteriorating mental state and isolated behavior of Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump in 2024. While FBI Director Kash Patel testified that Crooks acted alone, former agents argue the files show 'red flags' of a manic episode. The release has intensified political disputes, with President Trump alleging a 'Democratic plot' despite a lack of evidence for a broader conspiracy.
President Trump accused the FBI of mishandling the 2024 assassination attempt, claiming evidence was 'missing' or 'corrupted' before he took office. New records reveal gunman Thomas Crooks used the alias 'Bob Dole' to buy rifle parts, but his motive remains unclear. Attorney General Todd Blanche supported Trump's skepticism of the agency.
President Trump accused former FBI Director Christopher Wray of mishandling the investigation into the 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt, claiming key evidence was lost or altered. This follows new disclosures from a Senate inquiry revealing details about shooter Thomas Crooks, including his use of pseudonyms for gun purchases. While the FBI maintains the investigation concluded with no evidence of a broader conspiracy, the White House has framed the incident as a Democratic plot, intensifying the administration's conflict with former officials.
Federal documents released to the Senate Judiciary Committee reveal that an anonymous donor covered the cremation costs for Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin of President Trump, just days after the July 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania, rally shooting. The records, obtained by The New York Post and Fox News, indicate the family could not afford the funeral due to financial instability, with Crooks' father having retired and his mother taking leave. The documents also detail Crooks' use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for suspicious package deliveries and his lack of close friends, highlighting a motive that remains unclear to investigators.
Newly released FBI documents detail the upbringing of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in July 2024. The files, reviewed by the New York Post and shared with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, describe Crooks as a quiet, emotionally detached individual who became obsessed with firearms and privacy tools. While his family and investigators found no clear motive or conspiracy, the records highlight his academic success, lack of social bonds, and use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for online purchases.
The Secret Service suspended six agents without pay following a review of the security lapses during the assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania last year, amid broader scrutiny and reforms after multiple security breaches involving the former president.