OPINION| In the wake of the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a veteran sniper has come forward with some eyebrow-raising insights. Dallas Alexander, a retired Canadian Army sniper with a distinguished career, has raised questions about the level of assistance the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, might have received.
Alexander, who served for 14 years in the Canadian Army and was part of the unit with the world’s longest confirmed kill, has expressed skepticism about the narrative surrounding the incident. According to him, the rooftop Crooks used as a vantage point was “the most f-king obvious” place to check for security personnel.
“The second I saw that aerial photo of what they say happened, it immediately made no sense to me,” Alexander said in an Instagram post. He went on to say that it would be one of the most obvious points to check for specialists sweeping the area long before Trump arrived.
The veteran sniper’s comments have sparked a debate about the level of security surrounding the event. If such an obvious location was overlooked, it raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the security measures in place.
View this post on Instagram
Matthew Murphy, a retired Green Beret and a sniper trained to the most elite level, echoed Alexander’s sentiments. “You’re gonna tell me that that kid went through all those levels of security, somehow got into the closest building to the president and accessed the rooftop, then had the time to unpack his rifle, lay down and then take five to eight well-aimed shots at the president before he was decisively engaged?” he asked.
View this post on Instagram
The Secret Service has pointed fingers at local law enforcement, claiming that the rooftop was “outside the perimeter the federal agency was tasked with protecting.” However, this explanation has done little to quell the growing skepticism.
The FBI is currently investigating the incident as a potential case of domestic terrorism. According to Robert Wells, the FBI’s assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division, the highest priority is being placed on determining the motive.
The shooter was on a roof approximately 125m or 400ft from where Trump was standing. pic.twitter.com/hToNBgnq9s
— Oliver Alexander (@OAlexanderDK) July 13, 2024
“In the immediate hours after the shooting took place, multiple users on numerous online messaging platforms responded to the incident with support for the attack, overt calls for civil war, hostile rhetoric against FPOTUS Trump, threats against elected officials, and generalized calls for retaliatory violence,” Wells said.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days. However, the comments from these veteran snipers have certainly added a new layer of complexity to the case.
‘Something happened. I’m not pointing fingers at anyone — it’s just too obvious that this guy had help getting there. Whether someone turned a blind eye or it was strategically planned. Events like that, security like that … it’s not a small thing, and that is the most obvious place to be.’
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this shocking incident, one thing is clear: the safety of our leaders and the effectiveness of our security measures cannot be taken for granted. The questions raised by Alexander and Murphy serve as a stark reminder that we must remain vigilant and proactive in the face of potential threats.
In the end, the truth about the Trump assassination attempt may never be fully known. However, the comments from these veteran snipers have certainly added fuel to the fire of speculation. As the investigation continues, the nation waits with bated breath for answers.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login