The Tucker Carlson Show Who Is Thomas Crooks?
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Nov 14, 2025 The podcast dives into the backstory of Thomas Crooks, revealing a web of misinformation surrounding his actions. It uncovers alarming online content Crooks posted as a teen, showcasing a shift from pro-Trump rhetoric to leftist views during the pandemic. A mysterious influencer named Willie Tepes appears to fuel Crooks' violent tendencies. The host questions the FBI's handling of evidence and transparency, criticizing their narrative that downplays Crooks' digital footprint while raising unsettling questions about the investigation.
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FBI's 'Lone Ghost' Claim Contradicted
- Tucker Carlson reveals the FBI claimed the shooter, Thomas Crooks, was a lone actor with no online presence despite evidence to the contrary.
- Crooks left extensive digital traces that challenge the FBI's public narrative about motive and isolation.
Digital Trail Recovered From Crooks' Accounts
- A source used Crooks' published phone number to link multiple accounts and retrieve a deactivated YouTube channel and Google Drive archive.
- The recovered material included 737 comments, search/watch history, and videos of Crooks dry-firing a handgun at home.
YouTube Comments Show Escalating Threats
- Crooks' YouTube comments from 2019–2020 show escalating violent threats and explicit calls for assassinations under his real name.
- The comments track a radicalization arc from pro-Trump violence to increasingly extremist rhetoric before shifting in 2020.