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One Year Later, Butler Still Has Few Answers

by The editor•14 July 2025•Posted inReal Clear Politics

One year ago, Thomas Matthew Crooks would President Trump in the ear, and mortally wound retired fire chief Corey Comperatore during a rally in Butler, PA.

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