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Assassination Attempt on Trump Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

11/18/2025

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Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, resulting in two injuries and the death of Corey Comperatore.
Crooks had a history of violent threats and extremist views, shifting from pro-Trump to anti-Trump in 2020, and was involved in the furry community, using the pronouns “they/them.”
Tyler Robinson, who murdered Charlie Kirk, also had connections to the furry subculture and disturbing content.
Senator Rand Paul criticized the failures that nearly led to Trump's death, while threats against him continue, including a recent discovery of a hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport.

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Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, resulting in two injuries and the death of Corey Comperatore.
Crooks had a history of violent threats and extremist views, shifting from pro-Trump to anti-Trump in 2020, and was involved in the furry community, using the pronouns “they/them.”
Tyler Robinson, who murdered Charlie Kirk, also had connections to the furry subculture and disturbing content.
Senator Rand Paul criticized the failures that nearly led to Trump's death, while threats against him continue, including a recent discovery of a hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport.