The investigation into the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) revealed details suggesting possible evidence tampering by the FBI. Higgins’s report raises serious concerns about the agency’s decision to remove biological evidence from the scene and release the shooter’s body for cremation just days after the incident.
The assassination attempt took place on July 13 during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop. Crooks was neutralized by local SWAT forces and Secret Service snipers, but the subsequent investigation has been mired in controversy.
According to Higgins, the FBI took control of the crime scene and quickly cleaned up biological evidence before it could be thoroughly examined. “Cops don’t do that, ever,” Higgins stated in his report, criticizing the agency’s actions as highly irregular. The most shocking revelation, however, was that the FBI authorized Crooks’s cremation just 10 days after the attack, preventing further examination. Local officials, including the coroner, were reportedly unaware of this decision until it was too late.
The FBI has defended its actions, claiming that all procedures were followed according to standard protocol. However, the speed at which critical evidence was removed has raised red flags, with many questioning whether the agency is deliberately obstructing the investigation.
The Secret Service is also under scrutiny for communication issues during the rally, as radios meant for counter-sniper teams were reportedly left behind. As Rep. Higgins continues his investigation, many are demanding answers about how the situation was handled and whether there will be accountability for these apparent failures.
