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FBI has uncovered a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document detailing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during its investigation into Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The document, titled “IED Attack: Improvised Explosive Devices,” was found on Crooks’ electronic devices, raising alarms about the potential for similar threats in the future.
This DHS document, publicly available for over a decade, includes detailed descriptions of various IED types, the explosives needed for different blast radii, and tactics often used by terrorists, such as planting secondary devices to target first responders. The FBI’s discovery of this document suggests that Crooks was thoroughly researching and planning his attack, although his exact motives remain unclear.
The incident has prompted renewed concerns from federal authorities about the increasing threats to political figures and events. According to law enforcement sources, there is a heightened risk of attacks motivated by extremist ideologies, particularly as the U.S. approaches another election cycle. This environment of political polarization could lead to further acts of violence, as seen in recent years with threats and attacks on both sides of the political spectrum.
The FBI continues to investigate whether Crooks acted alone or had connections to broader extremist groups, emphasizing the importance of vigilance in identifying and mitigating such threats.
This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the persistent and evolving nature of domestic threats in the U.S., particularly those fueled by political discord
