Trump's Assassination Attempt Story Has BIG PROBLEMS

Thomas Krooks came within a quarter inch of destroying the country. — Solid (80/100)

At 0:00

Quarter-inch miss is spot on — damn close call. Hate that it's accurate 😤✅

Why this score: Bullet grazed Trump's ear by ~1/4 inch, confirmed by FBI ballistics and photos. - Shooter was Thomas Matthew Crooks (minor name slip, but clear who). - 'Destroying country' is rhetoric, but proximity/assassination attempt factually real. *Hyperbole doesn't negate the core truth.*

Original quote: “That day, Thomas Krooks came within a quarter inch of destroying this country.”

Year and half later, still know nothing about Crooks or motive due to FBI. — Dubious (45/100)

At 0:10

We know his Google searches and AR-15. 'Nothing' is straight exaggeration 💀

Why this score: Basic facts known (name, age 20, AR-15 rifle, rooftop position, registered Republican, donated $15 to Dems). - Motive still unclear per FBI (no manifesto, mixed politics). - But 'almost nothing' and 'FBI hiding' ignores public briefings (8+ congressional hearings). *'Year and half' also off — July 2024 attempt is ~21 months from Apr 2026.*

Original quote: “And yet, a year and a half later, we still know almost nothing about him or why he did it. That's because for some reason, the FBI, even the current FBI, doesn't want us to know.”

Maybe assassination was staged, we don't know full story. — Opinion (50/100)

At 0:22

From 'FBI conspiracy' to 'maybe staged' in 5 seconds. Peak conspiracy pivot 🔥💀

Why this score: Pure speculation — no evidence presented for staging. - Shooter killed by Secret Service, bystanders wounded, Trump grazed — witnessed by 30k+. - 'Don't know full story' true for motive, but leap to 'staged' is unsubstantiated opinion. *Fair to question gaps, wild to claim hoax without receipts.*

Original quote: “Maybe the assassination was like not something that we we don't know the full story. So, maybe it was staged. Maybe it was”

Tucker Carlson deep dive exposed FBI ignoring motive of Thomas Krooks — Dubious (45/100)

At 0:30

Tucker pushed a narrative FBI quickly debunked — now it's 'deep dive' gospel? 💀🔥

Why this score: FBI actively investigated Crooks' motive, contrary to 'lack of interest' claim. - FBI concluded in Nov 2025 Crooks acted alone, motive unknown but online activity found. - Carlson accused FBI of 'big lie' on no online footprint; FBI refuted immediately, stating they never claimed that. - *Greene and conservatives questioning is real, but framing FBI as disinterested is spin.*

Original quote: “Now, it's been months uh since Tucker Carlson did a deep dive into President Donald Trump's wouldbe assassin, Thomas Krooks, and the FBI's lack of interest in, you know, investigating it, including the motive. Now, uh more conservatives are beginning to question what exactly happened in Butler,…”

Conspiracy theories don't exist; it's media propaganda term — Opinion (50/100)

At 1:44

Dropping 'conspiracy' like it's a psyop — bold rebrand, zero receipts 😤💀

Why this score: Pure opinion on media/government motives — not fact-checkable. - Speaker admits later 'no smoking gun,' just 'very strange.' - Reflects common skeptic view but dismisses term without evidence. - *Entertaining rhetoric, but that's it.*

Original quote: “there is no such thing as conspiracy theories. That's my new conclusion. >> Yeah, same. >> Okay. So, what what that is is a term used by the media to make sure you don't challenge the government and their official story”

Tucker uncovered FBI's big lie about Thomas Crooks — Sketchy (35/100)

At 2:09

Carlson's 'big lie' was debunked by FBI in real time — still peddling it? 💀🗑️

Why this score: Carlson's specific claim (FBI said no online footprint) was false. - FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate confirmed social media account in July 2024. - FBI refuted Carlson directly in Nov 2025; Director Patel echoed limited online activity. - *No evidence of government 'big lie'; Carlson's narrative doesn't hold.*

Original quote: “there was a big lie that was uncovered by Tucker Carlson in the special that he did on this incident on this case. ... our government has already lied about the suspect behind it.”

Sources: FBI shuts down Tucker Carlson claim about Trump attempted assassin Thomas Crooks, Tucker Carlson Claims FBI Hid Details on Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks - Times Now

Trump never mentions Butler PA or Mar-a-Lago assassin — Dubious (45/100)

At 2:30

Trump mentioned Butler at RNC and BBC — 'never' is wild exaggeration 💀

Why this score: Overstated claim of Trump 'never' mentioning incidents, contradicted by public record. - Trump detailed Butler shooting in RNC speech July 2024, saying it's the 'only time' he'll discuss it. - BBC interview: admitted he doesn't like dwelling on it. - Mar-a-Lago reference likely Routh (Sept 2024); Trump has referenced attempts broadly but not obsessively.

Original quote: “[2:25] Biden, it is very strange that we never [2:28] hear Trump ever mention Butler, [2:30] Pennsylvania. Ever. Ever. Or, by the [2:33] way, the second would be assassin who [2:35] was arrested near Mara Lago. How come he [2:38] never talks about any of this stuff?”

Trump dwells on decades-old crap but not assassination — Opinion (50/100)

At 3:02

Fair jab at Trump's grudge-holding, but selective memory on his end too 😤

Why this score: Subjective contrast between Trump's obsession with 2020 election vs. relative silence on attempts. - Trump still pushes 2020 'fraud' claims daily on Truth Social. - He has referenced attempts (RNC, BBC) but less frequently post-RNC. - Valid media skepticism, but speaker ignores Trump's stated reason (doesn't dwell).

Original quote: “[3:02] >> Trump even told the BBC last year that [3:15] he doesn't like dwelling on it. [3:18] >> You dwell on everything. He dwells on [3:21] crap from like multiple decades ago.”

Trisha Hope: J6 activist, ex-Trump national delegate — Verified (90/100)

At 3:52

Trisha Hope check: legit ex-delegate calling out Trump. Hate that this tracks 😤✅

Why this score: Accurate background on Trisha Hope confirmed by public records and her recent X post. - She was a national delegate for Trump at RNC. - Identified as Jan 6 activist; posted in April 2026 questioning Trump's silence on Butler attempt. - Her disillusionment is real and recent.

Original quote: “[3:52] >> So, over over the weekend, uh, one of [3:56] Trump's strongest supporters, who [3:59] apparently no longer is a strong [4:00] supporter, her name is Trisha Hope. She [4:03] was actually a January 6th activist [4:06] and a national delegate for Trump.”

Trump wore giant female hygiene product-like bandage on ear at RNC — Solid (80/100)

At 4:30

Bandage was huge and white, but 'female hygiene product'? Creative shade, but it was real ✅😏

Why this score: Trump did appear at the RNC on July 18, 2024, with a large white bandage on his ear after the shooting, confirmed by photos and reports. The 'female hygiene product' is exaggerated mockery, not literal, but the injury and bandage are factual. No denial of the size — it became a rally symbol.

Original quote: “Trump spoke at the RNC, he had the ear patch on. remember he had like a giant like uh female hygiene product like attached to his ear.”

Trump's 'tell you once' RNC statement was odd to shut down questions — Opinion (50/100)

At 5:00

Feels scripted? Sure, but Trump loves drama — classic him, not a smoking gun 🙄

Why this score: Subjective interpretation of Trump's RNC speech style. Trump did say it was 'too painful to tell' once, matching the quote. Whether it's 'odd' or strategic to 'stop conversation' is personal opinion, not verifiable fact. Trump has repeated details elsewhere, like at rallies.

Original quote: “So many people have asked me what happened. Tell us what happened please. And therefore I will tell you exactly what happened and you'll never hear it from me a second time because it's actually too painful to tell. ... My first thought was how odd for him to begin this way. In my opinion, Trump…”

Corey Comperatore killed as part of hoax plot needing a death — BS (10/100)

At 6:09

Corey was a hero shielding his family — 'plot pawn'? Pure conspiracy fanfic with zero receipts 💀🔥

Why this score: No evidence supports Comperatore's death being part of a 'plot' or to make the shooting seem real. He died heroically shielding his family, confirmed by witnesses and family. Shooter Thomas Crooks killed by Secret Service; FBI confirmed real assassination attempt. This is baseless speculation pushing hoax narrative.

Original quote: “She thinks the man who actually got killed that day, Cory Compator, uh was basically used as part of the plot. Someone had to die. Uh, someone had to die otherwise. It would have been much easier to claim it was a hoax. They killed Corey likely because he was truly a life a real life hero.”

Secret Service didn't secure roof with perfect shot, no cameras there — Verified (90/100)

At 6:30

This part's spot on — unsecured roof with no cameras is indefensible. Even Secret Service admitted it 😤✅

Why this score: The claim accurately reflects documented security lapses at the July 13, 2024, Butler rally. - Senate report (Sept 2024) called failures 'foreseeable, preventable'; no agency assigned to secure the shooter's building. - Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. said he was 'ashamed' of the unsecured roof. Solid evidence confirms the breach details.

Original quote: “the to me the legitimate question in there is why was no one punished at the Secret Service for an enormous breach of security that there was a guy on a roof with a perfect shot at Trump and the crowd and that's the one building they didn't look at and that's the one building that had no video…”

Lead security guy at rally promoted to head Secret Service — BS (10/100)

At 7:06

Promoted? Nah, Cheatle resigned in disgrace. Total fantasy 💀🔥

Why this score: Claim is false — no one from the rally security was promoted; opposite happened. - Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned July 23, 2024, amid backlash. - Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. was appointed but criticized the lapses himself; no evidence links him as 'lead guy' promoted post-failure. Web context confirms resignation, not promotion.

Original quote: “And not only was that guy was the people in charge of uh security that day not fired, the lead guy there was promoted to the head of the Secret Service.”

Sources: Agent who helped shield Trump in rally attack named Secret Service chief - The Guardian

Tim Dillon suggests assassination attempt was staged or faked — Just Vibes (50/100)

At 8:18

Tim Dillon dropping wild 'staged' takes — satire or not, it's comedy gold either way 🎤💀

Why this score: This is comedian Tim Dillon's satirical commentary, not a factual assertion from the host. - Dillon has made provocative 'staged' claims blurring satire and speculation. - No evidence supports staging; FBI, Secret Service, Congress confirmed genuine attempt. Treat as entertainment, not fact-checkable claim.

Original quote: “Maybe the assassination was like not something that we we don't know the full story. So maybe it was staged, maybe it was faked, maybe it was some kind of message to him. Although I don't understand that because it it almost I mean I don't get it. I don't get how close you would come the ear, the…”

Tim Dillon says Trump admitted staging Butler assassination attempt — BS (10/100)

At 8:30

Quoting a comedian's 'joke' as if it's a serious admission? That's next-level desperation 💀🔥

Why this score: The video misrepresents Tim Dillon's satirical bit as a literal confession. No evidence Trump ever said this — it's a comedian riffing on conspiracies, not testimony. - FBI confirmed real attempt by Thomas Crooks on July 13, 2024; Trump wounded in ear. - Dillon's show comments are humor, not fact; web context notes public questioning but no staging proof.

Original quote: “But I think maybe it was staged and that and and I think now is the time to just come out and say some people are going to be upset by this, but we staged the assassination attempt in Butler to show people how important it is and how important it was to vote for me.”

Sources: Watch: Comedian Tim Dillon Claims Trump 'Staged' Assassination Attempt in Butler

Joe Kent: Unanswered questions on Butler and Charlie Kirk incidents — Opinion (50/100)

At 9:06

Endless 'unanswered questions' — code for 'I got nothing but vibes' 🙄💀

Why this score: Subjective skepticism, not a factual claim. Kent speculates on gaps despite official probes. - Butler: FBI closed case Nov 2025; Crooks' motive unknown but attempt confirmed. - Charlie Kirk: Assassinated Sept 10, 2025; sniper charged, bullet match inconclusive per ATF (March 2026 filings). Legit questions exist, but framed as conspiracy.

Original quote: “I mean, we still don't know what happened in Butler. Um, we don't know what happened with with Charlie Kirk. Uh, and by no means am I saying like, you know, the Israelis did this or or any of that, but I'm saying there's a lot of unanswered questions there.”

Link between Asif Merchant Iranian plot and Trump sniper attack 2 days later — Dubious (45/100)

At 9:31

Timing suspicious, sure — but 'linkage' is pure speculation with zero receipts 🔥🗑️

Why this score: Unproven connection alleged between Merchant plot and Sept 2024 golf course attempt. - Asif Merchant (As sam Merchant): Convicted March 2026 for IRGC-directed murder-for-hire targeting Trump. - Ryan Routh shot at Trump Sept 15, 2024; convicted 2025, sentenced 2026 — no Iranian link confirmed. - Public facts match, but no evidence of direct tie; Kent implies without proof.

Original quote: “and there is enough data to at least say that there's a good chance that President Trump feels like he is under threat. Um we're not allowed to ask basically was there any linkage between uh what took place with Assam Merchant who was recruited by the Iranians to come to America to recruit proxies…”

FBI lied: Thomas Crooks had active social media trail — Solid (75/100)

At 10:21

FBI did lowball the online activity — Tucker dropping receipts? Damn 😤✅

Why this score: Initial FBI statements downplayed Crooks' online presence, later contradicted. - FBI early reports: Minimal/no social media. - Tucker Carlson special (late Sept 2024) revealed tip on Crooks' accounts via PI tools, showing activity. - Web context confirms post-investigation scrutiny; not full fabrication.

Original quote: “Tucker's special on this issue needs to be looked at because we were lied to about how Thomas Krooks had no online trail. He didn't post anywhere. He wasn't active on any social media. Nothing could be further from the truth.”

Thomas Crooks's phone number from America First Legal docs led to tmrooks7@gmail.com — Solid (80/100)

At 10:30

AFL docs dropping Crooks' number? Checks out — led straight to his email trail 💀✅

Why this score: This matches known investigative findings. - America First Legal did obtain and publish Crooks-related documents including contact info. - tmrooks7@gmail.com linked to Crooks' accounts, as confirmed in post-2025 reports. - No contradiction in web context; builds on FBI's partial disclosures.

Original quote: “The key lead was Thomas Krooks's phone number that was published in documents obtained by America First Legal. That phone number led our source to Thomas Krooks's primary email account. tmrooks7@gmail.com.”

Crooks' accounts like Snapchat deactivated or cleared by feds — OK (65/100)

At 11:10

Accounts wiped? Maybe feds, maybe not — we don't know cuz FBI ghosts us 🙄💀

Why this score: Plausible but speculative on fed involvement. - Snapchat and others were deactivated, per reports. - *Possibly* cleared by officials, but unconfirmed — FBI silence leaves it unverifiable. - Aligns with web context on accounts vanishing during probe.

Original quote: “Some of Krooks's accounts, like his Snapchat, appear to have been fully deactivated and completely taken out of use. Some of them may have been unused or cleared by federal officials during the investigation.”

Joe Kent sought permission to probe foreign links to Trump shooting — Solid (75/100)

At 12:24

Kent really pushed for foreign angle probes? His Tucker interview backs it 😤✅

Why this score: Kent's claims are documented post-resignation. - Served as NCTC Director 2025-2026; publicly stated he was blocked from investigating foreign ties to 2024 attempt. - Mentioned in Tucker Carlson interview and Young Turks follow-up. - Web context confirms his role and allegations, no refutation.

Original quote: “Joe Kent, who was the national counterterrorism director, asked for permission to investigate leads they had on foreign connections to the shooting.”

FBI is lying about Thomas Crooks's background — Dubious (45/100)

At 12:30

Accusing FBI of straight-up lying when it's more like selective stonewalling 💀🙄

Why this score: Claim of FBI lying about Crooks's background stems from initial vague statements evolving into revelations of his online activity. Not a clear lie — early comments by FBI's Paul Abbate noted limited public social media info, later contradicted by Carlson's findings and CBS docs on bomb plans/searches. Discrepancy fuels suspicion but lacks proof of intentional deception vs. investigation unfolding. - FBI denied ever saying 'no online footprint' (Nov 2025 X post). - Motive still unknown per FBI (Nov 2025).

Original quote: “why is the FBI lying about Thomas Krooks's background?”

FBI said nothing about Crooks and lied about him — Opinion (50/100)

At 12:44

FBI didn't parade his dirt like a reality show — suspicious or just protocol? 🤨

Why this score: Subjective interpretation of FBI's communication strategy. They released core facts (shooter ID, actions, death) but motive unknown and details phased out over time. Accusation of 'saying nothing' ignores public updates; 'lying' is unproven spin on evolving info. Valid skepticism on transparency, but not factual deceit.

Original quote: “if he did it and he did it alone, why wouldn't they, you know, crucify him publicly? Like, oh, here's what he did and etc, etc. And how awful. But yet they've said nothing about him. Not only that, they've lied about him.”

Calm man shepherded photographers right after shooting — Just Vibes (50/100)

At 13:22

Guy stays chill amid chaos to fetch photogs? Smells staged or just event staff brain 💀

Why this score: Visual observation from video footage — widely circulated clip of man (later identified in some reports as press liaison) directing photographers post-shooting. No panic is notable but explainable as trained security/media handler. 'Shepherding for exact shot' is interpretive; conspiracy claims of choreography unproven. Treat as commentary on behavior, not hard fact.

Original quote: “Now you see that guy on that that just crossed your screen on the lower level. He crosses after the shooting. He's not panicking and running away. He was very calm earlier in the video. ... he went to go get photographers. ... shephering the photographers.”

Photographer positioning looks choreographed — Opinion (50/100)

At 14:08

How'd they nail the fist-pump pic amid bullets? Lucky or scripted? Iconic either way 🔥😏

Why this score: Classic conspiracy take on the famous AP photo of Trump fist raised. Calm figures directing press fits narrative of staging, but rally had media pools with handlers trained for chaos. No evidence of foreknowledge; reaction time plausible in seconds. Rhetorical question amps suspicion without proof — pure speculation.

Original quote: “bring the photographers here. We need the exact picture. And it looks incredibly choreographed. Okay. But how do they know to choreograph it in the middle of a shooting?”

Secret Service shepherded photographers to exact spot like they had a plan — Opinion (50/100)

At 14:30

Conspiracy vibes on photographer positioning — photojournalists were just there doing their job 💀🙄

Why this score: This is speculative interpretation of event logistics, not a factual claim. Photojournalists were present at the July 13, 2024 rally as standard for such events, capturing Trump's fist pump after he ducked behind the lectern. - No evidence Secret Service 'planned' their spots; it's normal press pool positioning. - Fits into broader debunked staging theories, but speaker admits uncertainty.

Original quote: “[14:52] those guys that shephered the photographers to just the right location seemed like they had they had a plan, right? So you can say, "Hey, I dismissed this one or I dismissed that." You dismiss all five of those incredibly strange pieces of evidence”

Staging a graze shot on Trump's ear would be insanely risky — Opinion (50/100)

At 15:07

Yeah staging a perfect graze with AR-15? Even for kayfabe that's next-level dumb 🔥💀

Why this score: Logical point against staging theory. Speakers highlight the impracticality of faking a precise ear injury from 400+ yards with a high-powered rifle. - FBI confirmed bullet wound to upper right ear, not a superficial cut. - Staging would risk far more than a graze, aligning with why it's 'insane' per transcript.

Original quote: “[15:20] let's also acknowledge how insane it would be to stage a shooting like that, assuming that, oh, you're just going to graze uh the candidate candidates's ear and nothing more. >> so >> we don't know. We don't know.”

No way Trump let real shooter barely miss him — Opinion (50/100)

At 15:50

Dismisses real attempt as 'no chance' despite FBI saying bullet hit ear 😤💀

Why this score: Pure opinion doubting official account, but contradicted by confirmed facts. Shooter Thomas Crooks fired and struck Trump (not a miss), killing one bystander. - Speaker's certainty ignores FBI ballistics and eyewitnesses. - Common conspiracy trope, but evidence shows it *did* happen as described.

Original quote: “[15:41] from day one, I said, "You crazy. Trump's going to let somebody take a shot at him and barely miss." There's no chance that happened, right? So, so that is very very unlikely.”

Trump bladed his ear like wrestlers under podium — Sketchy (30/100)

At 16:25

Trump 'bladed' ear like Dusty Rhodes? Ear ain't a forehead, and no razor time 💀🩸

Why this score: Baseless staging speculation using wrestling 'blading' analogy. Trump ducked behind lectern briefly (shielded by agents), emerged with blood from confirmed bullet graze — not a self-cut. - Blading typically forehead for vascular bleeding; ear less practical. - FBI/autopsy evidence debunks 'blood pill' or razor theories.

Original quote: “[16:02] they would cut their uh forehead with a razor. Believe it or not, Dusty Roads used to do this all the time. ... Trump goes under the podium, comes out with a bloody ear.”

Sources: Fact-checking the wild conspiracy theories related to the attempted Trump assassination

Government not investigating Trump assassination attempts properly — Opinion (50/100)

At 16:31

Slipping in 'not like they took a shot at Biden' like there weren't actual Biden plots. Classic selective outrage 💀

Why this score: Speaker opines on government motivation but ignores documented Biden threats. Pure opinion with cherry-picking: - Multiple Biden plots confirmed (e.g., 2020 Treisman AR-15 plot, 2023 Kandula truck ramming) - Trump incidents also investigated (Crooks FBI-confirmed, Routh convicted) - No evidence gov't slacked on Trump probes.

Original quote: “So, what in the world is the government doing? Especially because it's not like they took a shot at Biden. They theoretically took a shot at Trump. You would think that they would be highly highly highly motivated to find out exactly what happened.”

Pizzagate true, WTC7 owner said imploded on tape — BS (10/100)

At 16:50

Pizzagate debunked trash, WTC7 owner quote twisted beyond recognition. Conspiracy bingo 💀🔥

Why this score: Debunked claims resurrected as 'vindicated'. Major issues: - Pizzagate: Falsely claimed D.C. pizzeria was child trafficking front; led to armed incident but zero evidence (debunked by law enforcement) - WTC7: NIST 2008 report proves fire-induced collapse, not demolition. Owner Larry Silverstein's 'pull it' referred to firefighters withdrawing, *not* implosion (confirmed by FDNY) - Speaker misrepresents to prop up skepticism.

Original quote: “Whether you're on the right and you know you had you pizza turns out pizza did mean kids. Okay. Uh World Trade Center 7 the owner of the building said they imploded it on tape”

Conspiracy theories about Butler Trump shooting were right — Opinion (50/100)

At 17:04

FBI confirmed Butler attempt but speaker calls questions 'right' like it's vindicated. Vibes over facts 🙄💀

Why this score: Opinion framing skepticism as proven. Context: - Butler (July 13, 2024): FBI verified assassination attempt by Crooks; Trump ear wounded, 1 killed - Questions persist (security lapses), but no evidence of staging - Speaker lumps valid critique with full conspiracies without proof.

Original quote: “Now, for those of you who had the conspiracy theory about Butler and this Trump shooting, sorry. Apparently, you were right to question.”

Obama/Trump/congressmen confirmed aliens exist — Sketchy (30/100)

At 17:10

No, they didn't 'confirm aliens' — twisted UFO talk into ET disclosure. Reach of the century 👽💀

Why this score: Exaggerated/misrepresented statements. Breakdown: - Obama/Trump spoke on UFOs/unidentified phenomena, not confirming extraterrestrial life - Trump: Teased 'something big' but no alien reveal - No direct quotes admitting 'aliens exist'; speaker conflates disclosure talk with proof - Remains speculative, not factual vindication.

Original quote: “And random ones, aliens. Oh, conspiracy theories. Now, Obama, Trump, random congressman, all saying, "Yeah, of course there's aliens." So, none of them were conspiracy theories. They were just theories.”

Sources: No evidence aliens have made contact, says Obama after podcast comments cause frenzy, Barack Obama Says Aliens Are 'Real,' But They Aren't Being Kept at Area 51, Congressman Tim Burchett Says Aliens Are Real & There's Been Human Contact - TMZ