Collin Rugg reports breaking news: Newly released footage shows Thomas Crooks behaving suspiciously before attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. According to him, Crooks was seen with his rangefinder by the USSS a full 3 hours before the rally began.
Initial sightings of Crooks with his rangefinder occurred at 3 pm on Saturday in the security screening area.
Despite initial surveillance by the USSS, Crooks managed to evade their monitoring when he reportedly returned to his car to retrieve his rifle.
Approximately 40 minutes before shots were fired, Crooks was again observed by the Secret Service, marking the last known photograph of him alive.
BREAKING: New footage shows Thomas Crooks suspiciously walking around before trying to assas*inate Donald Trump.
A new report claims Crooks was spotted with his rangefinder by the USSS *3 hours* before the rally.
Crooks was first noticed at 3 pm on Saturday in the security… pic.twitter.com/NtwU71kKYU
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 17, 2024
Given the strong sentiments and maneuvers surrounding Rupert Murdoch’s lobbying efforts, particularly against J.D. Vance and in favor of Doug Burgum, it appears Murdoch’s motivations are deeply rooted in strategic control and influence over Republican party dynamics, especially in relation to Donald Trump.
Murdoch’s apparent dislike for Vance, according to sources, stems from a desire to prevent what he perceives as unchecked Trumpism. He sees Burgum as a potential counterbalance to Trump, someone who could moderate or influence Trump’s policies and actions if he were to become vice president. This strategy aligns with Murdoch’s past efforts during the Republican primaries, where he backed Ron DeSantis over Trump, viewing DeSantis as more controllable and less aligned with what he sees as Trump’s disruptive influence.
The aggressive lobbying tactics, including multiple communications and media editorials, underscore Murdoch’s determination to shape the future of the Republican Party post-Trump. By promoting Burgum and discrediting Vance, Murdoch aims to steer Republican policies and messaging towards a direction more aligned with his editorial viewpoints and corporate interests, possibly minimizing what he perceives as the unpredictability and confrontational style of Trump.
