‘Inconceivable’: Miranda Devine on Trump shooter 'escaping' the attention of the FBI

Here's a summary of the provided YouTube transcript:

Key Concepts

• Thomas Crooks: The individual who attempted to assassinate President Trump.
• Butler Events: Refers to the incident involving Thomas Crooks.
• Kash Patel: Former FBI Director and associate of Donald Trump.
• Christopher Wray: Current FBI Director.
• FBI Database: The system used by the FBI to store information.
• Oversight Senators: Senators responsible for overseeing government agencies like the FBI.
• Forensic Information, Surveillance Camera Footage, Autopsy Results, Toxicology: Types of evidence sought in investigations.
• Lone Ranger Theory: The idea that Thomas Crooks acted alone.
• Norwegian Neo-Nazi Group: A designated terrorist group with which Crooks had contact.
• CIA: The Central Intelligence Agency.

Investigation into the Thomas Crooks Assassination Attempt

The discussion centers on dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt by Thomas Crooks on President Trump. Miranda Devine, a columnist for the New York Post, expresses concern that the lack of transparency and progress in the investigation could lead to future incidents.

Key Points:

• Dissatisfaction from Key Figures: Not only Devine but also President Trump, his family (specifically Eric Trump), and Senator Ron Johnson are reportedly unhappy with the investigation's pace and outcomes.
• Senator Ron Johnson's Frustration: Senator Johnson, in his role of oversight for the FBI, had to subpoena Kash Patel in July, on the 12-month anniversary of the "Butler events," to obtain basic information about Thomas Crooks. This included requests for forensic information, surveillance camera footage, other documents, autopsy results, and toxicology reports.
• Lack of Forthcoming Information: Despite the subpoena and the passage of 16 months since the incident, essential information has not been provided.
• Kash Patel's Limited Cooperation: Kash Patel is described as being less forthcoming than even Christopher Wray's FBI. Devine notes she has had no contact with Patel and receives only "negativity" from him and Dan Bongino.

FBI's Response and Potential Information Gaps

The transcript highlights the FBI's limited responses and raises questions about their prior knowledge of Thomas Crooks.

Key Points:

• FBI's "No Comment": When asked by Devine if the FBI had any contact with Thomas Crooks before the Butler events or if they received any tips about him, the FBI responded with "no comment."
• Christopher Wray's Narrow Denial: FBI Director Christopher Wray, in a briefing to Congress a week after the incident, stated, "We have searched our database and have found no mention of Crooks."
• Concerns about Stashed Information: Devine suggests that, based on knowledge of "Biden stuff," there might be information stored outside the main FBI database that is not readily accessible.

The "Lone Ranger" Question and Potential Connections

A significant point of contention is whether Thomas Crooks acted alone or was part of a larger network.

Key Arguments and Evidence:

• Kash Patel's Conclusion: Kash Patel asserts that the FBI's input leads to the conclusion that Crooks "acted alone."
• Inconceivability for Former Agents: Devine states that former FBI agents and agents involved in the case find it "inconceivable" that Thomas Crooks, given his "violent rhetoric" online for years, would have escaped the FBI's attention.
• CIA Involvement and Terrorist Group Links: The transcript reveals that Thomas Crooks had contact with a "Norwegian neo-Nazi from a group that's been designated as a terrorist group." This connection, Devine argues, should have brought the individual he was communicating with to the attention of the CIA. Consequently, the CIA would have likely referred any American associated with this individual, including Crooks, to relevant agencies.
• Digital Trails: The discussion implies that digital connections and associations ("where there's smoke, there's fire") necessitate further investigation.

Conclusion and Future Intentions

The conversation concludes with a strong emphasis on the need for more information to prevent future attacks.

Key Takeaways:

• The investigation into Thomas Crooks' assassination attempt is perceived as inadequate and lacking transparency by key figures and experts.
• There are significant concerns that the FBI may not have fully disclosed all relevant information or that information might be stored in inaccessible locations.
• The possibility of Thomas Crooks being part of a larger network, rather than a "lone ranger," is strongly suggested by his online rhetoric and international connections.
• Miranda Devine intends to continue pursuing this story to uncover the full truth and potentially prevent future threats.