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Unsolved Mystery: Trump Shooter’s Final Thoughts as He Pulled Trigger

WE’LL NEVER KNOW

It took the Secret Service almost 30 seconds to neutralize Crooks. Did he think he had succeeded in changing the course of history?

Joanna Coles

Chief Creative and Content Officer

Published Jul. 21 2024 6:09AM EDT

Did Thomas Matthew Crooks die believing he had killed Donald Trump? — Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Joanna Coles

Joanna Coles

Chief Creative and Content Officer

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