Newly obtained video footage sheds light on the shocking assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, revealing a series of security lapses and the quick actions of a sniper who took out the shooter. The video, captured by a rally attendee, depicts the moments leading up to the shooting, including the gunman's ascent to a sniper's nest.
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Assassination Attempt on Trump: New Footage Emerges, Security Failures Exposed
Shocking new video footage has emerged, providing an inside look at the assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The footage, shot by rally attendee Jon Malice, reveals a series of security lapses that allowed the gunman to reach a sniper's nest overlooking the event.
The video begins with Malice and his family arriving at the rally site. Malice notes the lack of security checks or metal detectors, despite the rally attendees' proximity to the stage and Trump.
Assassination Attempt on Trump: New Footage Emerges, Security Failures Exposed
Malice's video then captures the moment the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, scales the American Glass Research (AGR) building, gaining a clear line of sight to Trump. Witnesses reported seeing Crooks climbing and crawling around the building in the minutes leading up to the shooting.
Malice's footage ends as Crooks opens fire, unleashing a barrage of eight shots. In a split second, two snipers take out Crooks, ending the attack.
Assassination Attempt on Trump: New Footage Emerges, Security Failures Exposed
Malice described the chaos and confusion during the incident. "It was just absolute pandemonium," he said. "People were screaming and running everywhere."
The video also shows the confusion among law enforcement officials on the scene, as seen in separate bodycam footage obtained by Fox News.
Malice, a military veteran, expressed surprise at the lack of security around the event site. "It's mind-boggling to me that there wasn't more security," he said.
According to Fox News sources, one of the sniper shots came from a local police officer, while the other came from a Secret Service sniper, which was ultimately the kill shot.
Malice's dashcam footage, captured before the shooting, shows Crooks leaving his vehicle and crossing the street to the AGR building. In another video, Malice captured an image of Crooks pointing his rifle at him and others standing behind a tree, seconds before the Secret Service shot him.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the security lapses that allowed Crooks to access the building and launch his attack. The Secret Service director, James Cheattle, has resigned in the wake of the incident.
The new video footage provides a firsthand account of the attempted assassination and raises questions about the effectiveness of security measures at political rallies. The investigation is expected to delve into these issues and recommend improvements to prevent similar incidents in the future.
