Trump shooter had multiple encrypted accounts overseas, including Germany: Rep. Waltz
SUMMARY
Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., revealed new details about the assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month. Waltz, part of a House task force investigating the incident, disclosed that the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used encrypted messaging accounts on platforms based in Belgium, New Zealand, and Germany. He questioned why a 19-year-old health care aide would need such overseas encryption, noting that it complicates law enforcement efforts. Waltz criticized the FBI and Secret Service for withholding information, urging them to release details as they become available. He also mentioned a foiled plot involving a Pakistani national and highlighted concerns about the Trump rally’s security.
