A group called Oversight Project has drawn lines to conclude what it claims to be an intricate assassination plot against former President Donald Trump. Using mobile ad data, the group traced the movements of devices linked to key individuals, revealing a web of connections and visits to significant locations over the past year.
This discovery comes amid growing calls for an independent commission to investigate the alleged plot and the role of federal agencies in failing to protect Trump. However, it is important to emphasize that these findings are part of a conspiracy theory and have not been substantiated by law enforcement agencies.
Backgrounder
On July 13, 2024, Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is said to have fired eight rounds with an AR-15–style rifle from the roof of a building located approximately 400 feet from the stage. Trump was shot in the upper right ear, while audience member Corey Comperatore was killed, and two others were critically injured.
Crooks was subsequently shot and killed by the U.S. Secret Service’s Counter Sniper Team.
Following the attempt, Trump, who credited a last-second head tilt for saving him from a fatal injury, was quickly shielded by Secret Service agents and taken to a hospital. After being treated and released in stable condition, he made a dramatic gesture by pumping his fist in the air and shouting “Fight!” as he was escorted off the stage.
In the aftermath, US President Joe Biden ordered an independent review of the rally’s security and called for a reduction in heated political rhetoric. The incident has fueled various conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media, with both left-wing and right-wing factions proposing unsubstantiated claims about the event.
Following the assassination attempt, there has been a surge in conspiracy theories and public concern over potential threats against Trump. Supporters and some political figures argue that the attempt was part of a larger, more coordinated effort to silence Trump’s influence. This theory gained traction as investigative bodies failed to provide clear answers and accountability for the security breach.
Lawmakers have called for increased security for major election candidates, and the incident continues to prompt discussions on political violence and security in the United States.
Key findings
The Oversight Project’s investigation has added a new layer to these concerns. By tracking mobile devices, the group reportedly identified a pattern of movements linked to Crooks. The group is said to have identified a device frequently visiting Crooks’s home and workplace, which was then tracked to a building in Gallery Place, Washington, D.C., near an FBI office. This proximity raises questions about possible connections within federal buildings and the extent of the conspiracy.
Further, the Oversight Project allegedly traced the same device to Plymouth, MA, between March 1 and March 3, 2024. The travel itinerary included flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Logan International Airport in Boston, followed by a stay at a hotel in Plymouth.
On July 4 and July 8, 2024, the device linked to Crooks reportedly traveled to Butler, PA, with activity ceasing on July 12, 2024. This sudden halt suggests either the end of the device’s use or a shift to another tracking method. Additionally, on August 30, 2023, the device was allegedly noted at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, a visit to a gun shop that hints at potential preparations for the alleged plot.
A comprehensive map of Bethel Park, PA, further revealed multiple locations tied to Crooks’s home and workplace. This includes high schools, gyms, laundromats, and golf courses, illustrating the extensive and diverse range of places connected to the suspect over the past year.
The revelations by the Oversight Project have intensified calls for an independent commission to investigate the assassination plot against Trump. Ryan Walker, a prominent figure advocating for this commission, stated on July 17, 2024, “The Secret Service’s failure to protect President Trump and his supporters is unacceptable. The American people deserve answers and accountability.”
The Oversight Project has echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the limitations of current congressional investigations. “The attempted assassination of President Trump requires a swift and serious investigation. The record of this Congress reveals they lack the political will, resources, technical ability, and legal acumen to conduct such an investigation,” the group stated.
The Oversight Project argues that only a Special Commission, composed of external experts in law enforcement, national security, and intelligence, can conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. This body would have the necessary authority from the outset, eliminating the need for future congressional votes and ensuring swift action.
“The American People need an investigation that they can trust, not more business as usual,” the Oversight Project urged in its latest communication.
On July 22, 2024, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding the security failures that led to the assassination attempt on Trump. Cheatle admitted that the incident was “the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades,” and described it as a “colossal failure.”
Lawmakers from both parties expressed frustration over the security lapses, noting that the Secret Service had been alerted multiple times to a suspicious person near the rally site before Trump took the stage.
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