Trump rally counter-sniper Ben Shaffer gives damning verdict on FBI 'evidence tampering' after assassination attempt
SUMMARY
SWAT counter-sniper Ben Shaffer voiced serious concerns over the handling of evidence following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally. Shaffer highlighted that the roof of the AGR International building, where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was positioned, was cleaned almost immediately after the shooting, potentially erasing crucial evidence. Additionally, Shaffer criticized the cremation of Crooks’ body before the release of an official autopsy report, raising questions about transparency. In his testimony, Shaffer stated, “Yes, I do [find it odd],” when asked if he thought the FBI’s actions seemed like tampering with evidence. The FBI defended their process, insisting they followed standard procedures, but the panel of Republican lawmakers, alongside Shaffer, expressed skepticism and demanded more clarity regarding the bureau's handling of the incident.
