5 things to know about Trump rally shooter, his family and high school
His political views
Reports about the shooter’s political background suggest that Crooks had a mixed set of political beliefs.
As The New York Times reported Sunday, investigators have analyzed the shooter’s online presence, but no reports have surfaced indicating whether Crooks was a firm Republican or Democrat.
The Times reported that Crooks’ parents were registered as Democrat and Libertarian, however.
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According to a voter registration record, Crooks was a registered Republican. But federal campaign finance records also show that he donated $15 to the Progressive Turnout Project. Crooks donated to the group via the Democratic donation platform Act Blue in January 2021, according to the Times.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
