Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy delivered unsettling updates after reports suggested a possible link between Thomas Crooks — the would-be assassin who attempted to kill President Donald Trump — and Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk. Doocy noted that newly uncovered online posts attributed to Crooks show him posing with weapons and expressing admiration for assassins, contradicting earlier claims that his digital footprint lacked useful information. He emphasized growing bipartisan pressure for a thorough congressional investigation, as lawmakers say they were never briefed on Crooks’ troubling online activity. Meanwhile, conflicting statements from federal agencies have only deepened public confusion about what the government actually knew.
New York Post columnist Miranda Devine reported that Crooks’ posts revealed a dramatic shift from supporting Trump to aggressively condemning him and his followers in 2020. She also highlighted Crooks’ online interest in transgenderism and the furry subculture, noting similarities to Robinson’s living situation: his roommate and alleged transgender partner also reportedly participated in the furry community. According to Devine, the FBI has provided little clarity about Crooks’ motive, despite digital records showing him endorsing political violence, bombings, and targeted attacks against government figures.
Former FBI officials argued it is implausible that federal investigators would have overlooked Crooks’ online behavior, suggesting unanswered questions about prior agency assessments. Turning Point USA figures, including Andrew Kolvet and Jack Posobiec, have called the emerging connection between the Crooks and Robinson cases a major red flag, pointing to parallels in mental health struggles, social subcultures, and extremist ideation. They argue that full transparency — including a televised trial in Robinson’s case — is necessary to restore public trust and uncover the complete story.