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5 things to know about Trump rally shooter, his family and high school

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter

His political views 

Reports about the shooter’s political background suggest that Crooks had a mixed set of political beliefs.

As The New York Times reported Sunday, investigators have analyzed the shooter’s online presence, but no reports have surfaced indicating whether Crooks was a firm Republican or Democrat.

The Times reported that Crooks’ parents were registered as Democrat and Libertarian, however.

According to a voter registration record, Crooks was a registered Republican. But federal campaign finance records also show that he donated $15 to the Progressive Turnout Project. Crooks donated to the group via the Democratic donation platform Act Blue in January 2021, according to the Times. 

Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman

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