Executive Summary
- Rep. Mike Kelly has accused the FBI of “stonewalling” the investigation into the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
- The Pennsylvania congressman alleges the agency is withholding files and ignored security warnings ahead of the Butler, Pa. rally.
- Kelly’s accusations reportedly stem from new findings related to the online activity of the deceased suspect, Thomas Crooks.
- The FBI has not yet publicly responded to the specific claims made by the congressman during his media appearance.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) on Tuesday accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of withholding information and ignoring security warnings related to the investigation into Thomas Crooks, the suspect in the September assassination attempt on President Donald Trump near Butler, Pennsylvania.
During an appearance on the ‘America Reports’ program, Rep. Kelly alleged that the agency is “stonewalling” the inquiry. The congressman claimed the FBI is withholding files and failed to act on warnings received before the political rally where the attack occurred.
Kelly’s remarks were reportedly made in response to what was described as new findings concerning Crooks’ online posts. The specific nature of these findings was not detailed in the available information. Thomas Crooks was killed by a Secret Service counter-assault team member at the scene of the attack.
The allegations by the Pennsylvania congressman add a political dimension to the ongoing review of the security protocols and intelligence surrounding the event. As of this report, the FBI has not issued a public statement directly addressing Rep. Kelly’s accusations.