What we know about Trump's attacker

Suspect's motive eludes investigators.

Sign up for Reuters newsletters One Essential Read One Essential Read Recommended by Edson Caldas, Newsletter Editor Suspect came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why   Trump gets into a vehicle with the assistance of US Secret Service personnel after he was shot at during a campaign rally. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The motive behind a gunman's attempt on the life of Donald Trump remains a mystery two days later, with the FBI unable to identify an ideology that may have driven him to attack the former president. This piece lays out the early details that have emerged about the suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was shot dead by law enforcement. Read the full article Sponsors are not involved in the creation of newsletters or other Reuters news content. Advertise in this newsletter or on Reuters.com Between June 17 and August 16, Reuters One Essential Read is sent three days a week. Think your friend or colleague should know about us? Forward this newsletter to them. They can also sign up here. Want to stop receiving this email? Unsubscribe here. To manage which newsletters you're signed up for, click here. Reuters Terms & Conditions and Privacy Statement © 2024 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036