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Attempted Trump assassin ordered packages using Bob Dole's name, new records show

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the FBI discovered new information regarding the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024.

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  1. New York Post

    Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks used ‘Bob Dole’ pseudonym to stock up before Butler rally shooting (opens New York Post)

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    Wannabe presidential assassin Thomas Crooks used a pseudonym to conceal his purchase history and obsessed about keeping his digital footprint to a minimum, according to federal records seen by The Post.

  2. Fox News

    Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks used 'Bob Dole' alias before anonymous donor paid for cremation: docs (opens Fox News)

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    Thomas Matthew Crooks used the alias "Bob Dole" to order suspicious packages before the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt on Trump.

  3. Breitbart News

    Failed Would-Be Trump Assassin Thomas Crooks Used Alias 'Bob Dole' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Thomas Crooks used the alias "Bob Dole" for online purchases ahead of his failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, according to the New York Post.

  4. Revolver News

    Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks used ‘Bob Dole’ alias before anonymous donor paid for cremation: docs… (opens Revolver News)

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  5. Omaha World-Herald

    Attempted Trump assassin ordered packages using Bob Dole's name, new records show (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the FBI discovered new information regarding the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024.

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