In a chilling revelation – Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) appeared on The Benny Show, hosted by Benny Johnson, to assert that Thomas Matthew Crooks—the 20-year-old shooter in the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania—was groomed through CIA-linked MKUltra-style mind control programs. Burchett didn’t mince words, claiming the Deep State programmed Crooks as part of a dark intelligence operation aimed at eliminating Trump, who stands as a bulwark against their entrenched power. “They programmed this kid,” Burchett stated emphatically, drawing parallels to historical CIA experiments that the agency has repeatedly denied or downplayed.

This interview, which aired recently, underscores a growing conservative outcry that the Deep State hasn’t relented in its efforts to neutralize Trump, even after his historic 2024 election victory.The Butler incident, where Crooks fired shots from a rooftop, grazing Trump’s ear and killing firefighter Corey Comperatore, remains shrouded in mystery. Conservatives point to glaring security lapses by the Secret Service, including failure to secure the rooftop despite its obvious vulnerability. A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report exposed critical security failures, detailing how the Secret Service’s advance planning fell short, allowing Crooks unfettered access to a prime sniper position.

Burchett highlighted how local law enforcement would have locked down the crime scene immediately, yet federal agents allowed evidence to be compromised, including the rapid cremation of Crooks’ body just 11 days after the shooting—potentially violating state laws on disposing of bodies during active investigations. But the plot thickens with Tucker Carlson’s bombshell announcement. On his platform, Carlson declared he possesses evidence proving the FBI has been lying about the assassination attempt, vowing to release it imminently. This comes amid revelations that the FBI is withholding key details from the public. Carlson, alongside figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, has spotlighted inconsistencies that scream cover-up: Crooks’ home was “professionally scrubbed” so thoroughly that not even silverware remained; his digital footprint was erased, with no social media presence; he appeared in a BlackRock commercial, raising questions about corporate ties; and he possessed multiple encrypted overseas accounts, including in Germany.

Furthermore, the FBI has struggled to access Crooks’ online activity fully, even contracting an Israeli firm to crack his encrypted devices. One year later, Crooks’ motives remain unclear, with no evidence of a conspiracy according to official narratives—yet conservatives aren’t buying it. Conservatives across social media and beyond are in uproar, demanding accountability. Posts from influential voices like Wall Street Apes and Alex Jones amplify the frustration, accusing the FBI of obstructing justice. “The FBI was working with him,” one user claimed, citing GPS data showing FBI visits to Crooks’ home prior to the attempt. Another highlighted how the Bureau’s new communications page mocked Carlson for questioning their transparency, calling it “unserious” behavior from an agency tasked with protecting the nation.

These cries echo broader concerns about Deep State weaponization, as seen in leaked documents showing FBI targeting of conservatives and whistleblowers. The threats haven’t stopped with Butler. A second attempt in September 2024 at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course involved Ryan Routh, whose case has seen Judge Aileen Cannon block access to classified information for national security reasons. Conservatives argue these aren’t isolated incidents but part of a coordinated Deep State effort. David Nino Rodriguez warned of “Deep State kill teams” targeting Trump allies, forcing some into hiding on military bases.

Even as FBI Director Kash Patel vows full transparency, skepticism abounds given past cover-ups, like the Las Vegas shooting or the January 6 pipe bomber. Patel himself has faced accusations of blocking access to files in related probes. This pattern of obfuscation fuels the narrative that the Deep State views Trump as an existential threat. As Burchett put it, “They’re not after him. They’re after us. He’s just standing in the way.” Tucker’s impending release could be a game-changer, blowing the lid off what conservatives see as a deliberate suppression of truth. With no formal reports or press conferences detailing the investigations, the public is left in the dark—intentionally, many believe. The ATF’s failure to produce requested materials for the congressional task force only adds to the distrust.

As Trump prepares to reassume the presidency, conservatives are rallying for a full purge of these shadowy elements. Figures like Clint Russell defend Carlson against smears, viewing attacks on him as proof he’s hitting nerves. The outcry is palpable: from X posts decrying FBI incompetence to calls for dismantling the agency. If Tucker’s evidence lives up to the hype, it could ignite a reckoning, exposing how far the Deep State will go to maintain control. Until then, the fight continues, with Trump’s survival seen as divine intervention amid human malice.

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