Investigation Finds Thomas Crooks Acted Alone in Incident Involving Former President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel has released a detailed summary of the federal investigation into Thomas Crooks, outlining the extensive scope of the inquiry and the conclusions reached by federal authorities. The investigation, which spanned multiple states and divisions, was launched to determine whether Crooks acted independently or in coordination with any individuals or organizations.

According to Director Patel, more than 480 FBI personnel across several field offices contributed to the investigation. Their work involved a thorough review of Crooks’ background, communications, digital activity, financial records, and potential associations.

The investigative efforts included:

• More than 1,000 witness and associate interviews

• Over 2,000 public tips reviewed and evaluated

• 13 electronic devices seized and analyzed

• Approximately 500,000 digital files examined

• 10 financial accounts scrutinized for unusual activity

• 25 online forum and social media profiles assessed

• Hundreds of hours of surveillance footage and publicly submitted videos reviewed

• More than 20 verified online identities linked to Crooks examined through forensic extractions

Investigators conducted full digital forensics across phones, computers, storage devices, and cloud-based accounts. The FBI also cross-referenced communication logs, behavioral patterns, and transactional data to determine whether any third parties influenced, assisted, or were aware of Crooks’ plans.

Key Findings

Director Patel reported that, based on the totality of evidence:

• Crooks acted independently, with no co-conspirators identified.

• He did not disclose his intentions to anyone before the incident.

• His online activity reflected limited communication, with minimal interactions across social platforms.

• No credible evidence tied Crooks to extremist organizations or coordinated planning efforts.

Patel noted that the scale of the investigation reflects the seriousness of the incident and the necessity of ruling out broader threats.

“Our findings demonstrate that Thomas Crooks planned and carried out his actions alone,” Director Patel stated. “The scope of this investigation ensures that no detail was overlooked and that every lead was followed thoroughly.”

The FBI’s review remains open to additional information, but officials have confirmed that no evidence so far suggests collaboration or external involvement.