Episode 1678 • • 35:36 - 39:13
1678: Stolen Cookies
FBI Operation Theories and Thomas Matthew Crooks' Background
Speculation has emerged regarding whether the Butler shooting was an FBI-style "entrapment" operation that went wrong. Thomas Matthew Crooks reportedly posted a message on the gaming platform Steam stating "July 13th will be my premiere," and was found with explosive devices in his car. Local law enforcement and the Secret Service continue to trade blame over who was responsible for securing the building located 148 yards from the podium.