In Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, the parents of the 20-year-old who recently launched a violent attack on former President Trump, have been revealed to be licensed professional counselors.
The young man's parents, Mary Elizabeth Crooks and Matthew Brian Crooks, are both recognized by the Pennsylvania social work board, a fact confirmed by the Pennsylvania Department of State Licensing System Verification service.
As reported by Fox News, the parents of the would-be assassin are not only licensed but also currently active in their professional roles. Their licenses, issued in 2002, are set to expire in February 2025. The family home of the Crooks is now under the scrutiny of an FBI investigation following the shocking incident that occurred at a Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, last Saturday.
The motive behind the young Crooks' violent act is yet to be determined. Interestingly, records indicate that he was registered as a Republican voter. However, campaign finance reports also reveal a $15 donation to a progressive political action committee on January 20, 2021, the day President Biden took office. This raises questions about his political leanings and possible motivations for the attack.
The attack resulted in a bullet grazing Trump's right ear and tragically claimed the life of firefighter Corey Comperatore. The young Crooks was positioned approximately 130 yards away in an elevated position when he opened fire. The incident has left the community and the nation in shock, raising questions about the safety of political figures and the potential influence of the shooter's parents' professions on his actions.
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