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.
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.
Senators were briefed by Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate and told about those cryptic words.
The sources did not say when those posts were made.
GOP senators left that briefing deeply unsatisfied with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell calling for new leadership at Secret Service after the meeting ended.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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