Shocking Details Emerge in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

The shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump took a chilling turn as new details emerged about the gunman’s premeditated plan. According to a source familiar with the matter, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks flew a drone over the rally site in Pennsylvania just hours before Trump’s appearance, using the aerial surveillance to potentially strategize his attack.

The camera drone, made by DJI, provided Crooks with an overhead view of the rally site in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot in the ear during the assassination attempt. The Wall Street Journal first reported on Crooks’ use of the drone, highlighting a concerning security lapse that may have contributed to the tragic incident.

While it is common for federal authorities to prohibit drones over secured areas, it remains unclear if such restrictions were in place at the Butler rally. Nevertheless, investigators were able to retrieve a drone and drone equipment from Crooks’ vehicle, shedding light on his method of reconnaissance before the attack.

As the investigation into the motive behind the assassination attempt continues, the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General has launched multiple probes into the Secret Service’s handling of the event. House Speaker Mike Johnson has also pledged a Congressional investigation, with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle set to appear before the House Oversight Committee for questioning.

The Secret Service, tasked with ensuring the safety of its protectees, has vowed full cooperation with ongoing investigations to prevent such a breach of security from occurring again. With the use of a drone as part of the assailant’s elaborate plan, the need for heightened security measures and vigilance at public events has been underscored in the wake of this harrowing incident.