Following the tragic shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the FBI has come under intense scrutiny as new evidence emerged regarding the case of Thomas Crooks, the alleged would-be assassin. The incident, which occurred in 2023, has sparked a heated debate about the bureau’s ability to detect and monitor potential threats, particularly those with significant online activity. A recent report by a Fox News columnist has brought to light the fact that Crooks had a substantial digital footprint, contradicting the previous claims made by Director Chris Wray.
Wray had testified that Crooks possessed a sparse online presence, but this assertion was directly challenged by the columnist’s findings. Crooks’ extensive social media activity, including accounts on platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Venmo, and Zelle, should have been easily traceable by federal agencies. The column highlighted that these accounts, particularly the YouTube profile