Following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, questions have arisen regarding the swift conclusion by federal agencies that the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone. Representative Michael Waltz expressed skepticism about the Secret Service and DHS's quick assertions, pointing to Crooks' use of foreign encrypted messaging platforms. Newly discovered video footage shows Crooks casually walking around the rally site prior to the attack, highlighting potential security lapses. The first shot that hit Crooks came from a local SWAT officer, which may have disabled his rifle, with a subsequent shot from a Secret Service sniper killing him. The investigation continues, with some speculating about a potential secondary shooter.