Trump shooter's life reveals little about motive

(NewsNation) — Why did Thomas Matthew Crooks try to kill former President Donald Trump? Crooks’ motive remains a mystery nearly two weeks after he was able to get off several shots, killing one spectator, seriously wounding two others and nicking Trump in his right ear.

Though law enforcement officials and Crooks’ relatives have said nothing that might shine a light on his motive, a few facts have come to light, thanks to the testimony of FBI Director Christopher Wray to the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week.

Investigators found pictures of Trump on Crooks’ phone, as well as those of President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Wray himself.

Investigators also say Crooks researched the dates of the Democratic National Convention, to be held next month in Ch...