From #CNN:
The picture is starting to emerge of the #Trump assassin's movements in the hours before the shooting:
(1) Went to the gun range the day before to practice.
(2) Went to Home Depot Saturday morning to buy a five-foot ladder. (To reach the roof.)
(3) Went to the gun store to buy 50 rounds of ammo.
(4) The explosive in the trunk was wired to a transmitter he carried.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/15/us/thomas-crooks-trump-rally-shooting-invs/index.html
#Trump More from #CNN on the shooter:
"The AR-style rifle Crooks used to fire on Trump was legally purchased by his father, Matthew Crooks. It was one of more than 20 firearms registered to the elder Crooks, which were kept at the family’s home, according to Pennsylvania State Police records reviewed by investigators, the official said. All of the guns were legally purchased."
@WordsmithFL does not sound if hes a two bit nutcase, he had a plan and also means
Personal comments on the above #Trump assassin timeline ...
Reminds me a lot of Oswald's timeline. Bought a rifle, went to the gun club, practiced shooting with the scope.
This shooter, presumably, checked out the site because he knew he needed a ladder to reach the roof. Oswald knew his perch, because he worked there.
I think we'll find their motivations were similar. Both were losers acting out of frustration, wanting attention, not making a political statement. Just my opinion.