'July 13 Will Be My Premiere'

The young Pennsylvania man who opened fire on former President Donald Trump posted an ominous message, telling fellow gamers that this past Saturday would be eventful, lawmakers were told Wednesday.

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The man who nearly killed Trump, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, posted on the gaming platform Steam, “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds,” two sources familiar with the briefing tell NBC News.

Ed Morrissey

The more we learn about Crooks, the more he appears to be a John Hinckley-esque figure -- someone desperate to impress someone, anyone. Mental illness more than political motivation. 

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