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The investigation took another twist on Wednesday when neighbors contradicted earlier reports that Crooks lived in a pro-Trump household. Neighbors revealed to Fox News that there had never been any Trump yard signs outside the Crooks residence. Amy, a neighbor who declined to give her last name, said, “I give out the signs, and I’ve never given to that house, I’ll tell you that.”
Despite being a registered Republican, Crooks recently donated to a progressive political action committee supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Amy added, “I walk by here all the time, other neighbors do. You will not find one neighbor that will confirm or ever say they saw those signs in the yard.”
Holly, a local GOP captain, echoed Amy’s sentiments. “I’m on a Republican committee here in Bethel Park,” she said. “I’m a committeewoman, and I door-knock everywhere: for [2022 U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet] Oz, for [2022 gubernatorial nominee State Sen. Doug] Mastriano, for Trump, for all of them,” she said. Amy noted that Republican canvassers target houses based on voter lists. “I know who the Republicans are. I mean, he’s not on the list,” she said.
Records obtained by Fox News show that Crooks’ mother is a registered Democrat and his father is listed as a libertarian. Amy added, “I drive up and down this street all the time because it’s the way we get out to go to the main road, and I never saw him out.”
Amy recounted a strange encounter with Crooks in the yard about six weeks ago. “He was just like this; he was just walking with his head down … and at one point he turned his head, and he just kept his head down,” she said.
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Despite setting their alarms to attend Trump’s rally in Butler later that day, Amy and her husband decided to stay home, sensing something was off. “I set my alarm for 5 a.m., and I had my clothes out, ready to go. I was just going to throw them on, not even to do makeup, nothing, put my hat on, and I was going to drive up and meet up with friends,” she said. However, they ultimately chose to stay home, a decision that likely saved their lives.
As the investigation continues, the nation is left grappling with the implications of this near-tragedy. The incident highlights the critical need for effective communication and swift action by law enforcement to prevent such attacks. The questions surrounding Thomas Crooks’ motives and the authorities’ response will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of national discourse in the days to come.
