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Man Arrested for Threatening Trump Amid COVID Criticism

11/18/2025

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Thomas Crooks was arrested for attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.
Crooks maintained secret social media accounts posting threats of violence and artwork.
They supported Trump but shifted to criticizing him during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their online activity included violent and antisemitic comments.
On November 17, new details linked multiple accounts to the violent rhetoric.

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Story summary

Thomas Crooks was arrested for attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.
Crooks maintained secret social media accounts posting threats of violence and artwork.
They supported Trump but shifted to criticizing him during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their online activity included violent and antisemitic comments.
On November 17, new details linked multiple accounts to the violent rhetoric.