Failed Trump Assassin Was a Registered Republican — but Donated to Democrat Organizations
The man who attempted, and failed, to assassinate former President Donald Trump was a registered Republican — but donated to Democrat organizations.
The FBI has identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He was shot and killed by the Secret Service after shooting Trump in the ear, fatally shooting a rally attendee, and critically injuring two others in the crowd.
According to the Voter Status Record on the Department of State website, he was born on September 20, 2003, and is a registered Republican.
Due to his age, Crooks would not have been eligible to vote in the 2020 election.
Though he is registered as a Republican,
