Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Trump Discusses Crooks Investigation Amid 'Kiss Cam' Comparison
A reporter asked President Trump why a 'kiss cam' moment at a concert was more famous than the attempt on his life a year prior.
Trump responded about the investigation of the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks.
Crooks shot at Trump at a rally, but was killed by security.
Trump mentioned investigators didn't find anything unusual about the shooter.
The president acknowledged mistakes in security during the event, but praised the Secret Service's bravery.
President Trump discussed the investigation of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate him.
Trump was asked why the public knew more about a 'kiss cam' incident at a Coldplay concert than the assassination attempt.
Trump stated investigators found nothing 'abnormal' about Crooks.
Crooks fired eight rounds at Trump during a rally, with one bullet grazing Trump's ear.
Crooks, 20, was killed by a Secret Service sniper during the assassination attempt.
- Who
- President Trump and the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks.
- What
- President Trump commented on the investigation into Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate him.
- When
- At a press meeting on Tuesday
- Where
- Washington D.C.
- Why
- Trump was asked about the investigation of the assassination attempt.
Public Perception
Investigation
Focus of Interest
Public Perception
Public's interest in the 'kiss cam' incident.
Investigation
Public's awareness of the assassination attempt.
- Event
- President Trump's press meeting
- Subject
- Thomas Crooks, assassination attempt
- Location of attempt
- Butler, Pennsylvania
- Crooks' age
- 20
- Crooks' education
- Associate degree in engineering science
- Crooks' affiliation
- Member of a shooting club