Thomas Crooks' Radicalization: A Digital Trail

Thomas Crooks, the suspect in the Trump rally shooting, may have undergone significant political radicalization online. His alleged social media accounts show a shift from supporting Trump to expressing anger towards him during the COVID pandemic. These accounts reportedly document a growing obsession with political violence, including interactions with violent artwork and searches related to mass shootings, bomb-making techniques, and assassinations. Early posts were pro-Trump and contained racist and antisemitic language, but by early 2020, Crooks began criticizing Trumps pandemic handling and openly discussing terrorism style tactics. Investigators are confirming the authenticity of these accounts. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.