As investigators dig into the background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter responsible for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, shocking details have emerged that paint a disturbing picture of radical identity obsession, online extremism, and cultural decay.
New reports confirm that Crooks identified as non-binary and used “they/them” pronouns. Even more unsettling is his long-documented fascination with “furry” culture, an online subculture that blends animal identities with cartoonish sexuality and fantasy role-play.
According to the New York Post, Crooks maintained multiple DeviantArt accounts featuring explicit furry-themed artwork, some with violent or fetishistic overtones. Friends and acquaintances noted his immersion in the subculture, which he appeared to treat as an alternate identity.
Sources also revealed that Crooks expressed admiration for extremist ideologies and often posted disturbing messages online. This included fantasies of violence and revenge.
“He was mentally unwell, and nobody did anything,” said one former classmate. “But the school didn’t want to deal with it. They were afraid of being called transphobic.”
This cultural rot is what happens when society abandons traditional values and embraces identity politics above all else. Instead of addressing mental illness or destructive behavior, educators and peers were pressured to “affirm” Crooks’ every whim.
The left’s obsession with gender identity and fringe subcultures allowed Crooks to spiral further into alienation. His embrace of furry culture—a world often associated with sexual deviance and online radicalization—was ignored.
Investigators are now combing through years of Crooks’ internet history. Initial findings suggest he was involved in multiple anonymous forums that glorified violence and mocked conservative figures.
This wasn’t just a troubled teen. It was a person allowed to stew in online poison, shielded by political correctness and cultural permissiveness.
Crooks’ ties to furry content and gender identity politics don’t just raise questions about his motives—they expose a deeper rot in today’s youth culture.
Conservatives have long warned about the dangers of unchecked identity obsession, where young people are encouraged to adopt fluid personas rather than stable values.
Mental health professionals who prioritize ideological affirmations over medical evaluations are complicit in tragedies like this. Crooks should have been evaluated, monitored, and treated. Instead, he was celebrated for his “bravery.”
The media’s silence on Crooks’ identity issues speaks volumes. If this were a conservative-leaning shooter, headlines would be dominated by ideological outrage. But because the facts cut against the progressive narrative, they are being buried.
Social media platforms, where Crooks posted much of his disturbing content, have yet to be held accountable. Despite flagging political posts by conservatives, they allowed Crooks to marinate in delusion unchecked.
“The warning signs were there,” said Rep. Paul Gosar. “But the system was too scared to act.”
There’s now growing pressure on law enforcement to explain how Crooks, despite these glaring red flags, managed to get within shooting distance of a presidential candidate.
Was it gross negligence? Or was it yet another example of the federal security apparatus failing to prioritize threats that don’t align with left-wing hysteria?
The shooter’s social alienation, fueled by radical internet culture and affirmed by a woke society, offers a grim warning. This is what happens when reality is surrendered to fantasy.
Conservative leaders are calling for urgent cultural reform. That includes removing gender ideology from schools, defunding programs that promote radical identity politics, and restoring moral clarity in youth education.
“We need to stop teaching kids to hate themselves and their country,” said Vice President J.D. Vance. “We need to start teaching discipline, respect, and patriotism.”