Day Six: More Information, More Questions than Answers

Key Information from FBI Briefing

Thomas Krooks wasn't shot dead by snipers until 26 seconds after he fired his first shot
Sniper took eye off scope, allowing Krooks to take several shots
Initial snipers did not kill Krooks—their view possibly blocked by a tree
Snipers positioned behind and further away ultimately killed Krooks
Colin Rug: Odd development as multiple teams were apparently aware of Krooks
CNN: Audio forensics suggest three different weapons fired during the rally (shooter, local law enforcement, Secret Service)
Spotting Shooter: Identified as a threat 10 minutes before Trump took the stage

Officers attempted to apprehend and secure perimeter
Officer boosted to rooftop sees Krooks, gun pointed at him; falls off roof, injured
Radio communication confirm shooter location
Despite threat, Trump allowed to walk on stage

Communication Issues: Text record shows threat recognized an hour before event
Failure to Relay Information: Some officials claim Secret Service was notified but failed to act
Lack of Aerial Surveillance: No drones or aerial plans detected the rooftop threat

Marsha Blackburn demands Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheat's resignation
Secret Service/local law enforcement blame game
Local PD: Building where Krooks was located wasn't their responsibility—only assigned for traffic control
Shooter's Motives: Unclear, but some evidence of political intensity and premeditation
Conflicting Accounts: Shooter seen as both a loner and politically motivated, with friend group making threats

Lack of recognition of warning signs despite clear indicators
Joe Rogan comments on the believability of the sequence of events
Biden's COVID-19 situation compared to Trump's brush with danger; Media implications