FBI Find Explosives In Trump Assassin’s Car

On Sunday, FBI officials announced that they found a "rudimentary" explosive device in the car of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

According to F.B.I. officials on Sunday, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to kill former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania appears to have acted alone. However, they are still unsure of his motivations and political views and have not yet been able to find any evidence on his cellphone.

According to a person with knowledge of the inquiry, agents discovered what they called a "rudimentary" explosive device in the gunman's car and maybe explosives at his house as well reports The New York Times.

Officials from the FBI verified that the semiautomatic rifle used in the shooting was lawfully acquired by the father of the attacker. However, they claimed it was unclear if the son had taken the firearm without authorization or ...

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