CurrentReport Blog The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced plans to conduct a “victim interview” with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, following an assassination attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania, about a month ago.
Details of the Incident
The attempt occurred during Trump’s presidential campaign event in Butler. The assailant, identified as Thomas Mathew Crooks, missed his target and was subsequently killed. The FBI is treating this incident with the utmost seriousness and has prioritized interviewing Trump to gain his perspective on the events.
FBI’s Official Statement
Kevin Rojek, an FBI special agent, clarified that the interview with Trump will be “a standard victim interview like we would do for any other victim of crime under any other circumstances.” This procedure aims to collect firsthand observations from Trump, which could be crucial for the investigation.
In his statement on Monday, Rojek elaborated: “We want to get his perspective on what he observed.”
Profile of the Assailant
Preliminary investigations reveal that Crooks was a highly intelligent individual who had attended college and maintained steady employment. His social interactions were largely confined to his immediate family, with few friends and acquaintances. This insight is crucial for understanding the motivations and background of the attacker.
Family’s Position
The parents of Thomas Mathew Crooks have asserted that they had no prior knowledge of their son’s intentions. Rojek confirmed that the FBI currently finds their claim credible, stating, “We do find that to be credible at this stage.”
