Exclusive | Cremation of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ body was paid for by ‘anonymous donor’
The headline, as it mutated - 5 wordings
- 15 Sept, 09:30Exclusive | Cremation of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ body was paid for by ‘anonymous donor’1 outlet
- 15 Sept, 16:58Anonymous Donor Funds Trump Attempted Shooter's Cremation1 outlet
- 15 Sept, 19:02Trump says Butler assassination was a 'Democratic Plot' to get him out of the election2 outlets
- 15 Sept, 19:17President Trump Claims Butler Assassination Attempt Was Democrat Plot1 outlet
- 16 Sept, 17:34GOP lawmakers blindsided by new revelations about Trump Butler shooter: 'Awfully strange'2 outlets
- and 3 one-off wordings
After the peak, new reports halved every 17 hours.
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4 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 13 original reports, 1 reprint
Tue, 15 September 2026
8 reports- Google News - Top Stories09:30first to report
Exclusive | Cremation of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ body was paid for by ‘anonymous donor’ New York Post Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks used 'Bob Dole' alias before anonymous donor paid for cremation: docs Fox News Anonymous donor paid for the body of Trump's would-be assassin to be cremated: report KATU Chilling new details about Trump shooter Thomas Crooks revealed in bombshell FBI docs: emotionless since birth New York Post Donald Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew...
- iheart.com16:58
An anonymous donor funded the cremation of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump in 2024. Crooks' father cited financial difficulties for not arranging the cremation. The donor's identity remains unknown, and the situation has raised questions in Congress.
- iheart.com16:58
An anonymous donor funded the cremation of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump in 2024. Crooks' father cited financial difficulties for not arranging the cremation. The donor's identity remains unknown, and the situation has raised questions in Congress.
- iheart.com16:58
An anonymous donor funded the cremation of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump in 2024. Crooks' father cited financial difficulties for not arranging the cremation. The donor's identity remains unknown, and the situation has raised questions in Congress.
- newschannel9.com19:02
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Butler assassination attempt on his life was a Democratic plot to get him out of the election.
1 reprint
- komonews.com15 Sept, 19:02their copy
- iheart.com19:17
President Trump alleges the 2024 Butler shooting was a Democrat conspiracy despite FBI finding no evidence of others involved. New documents released by FBI reveal shooter details as investigation continues.
- iheart.com19:17
President Trump alleges the 2024 Butler shooting was a Democrat conspiracy despite FBI finding no evidence of others involved. New documents released by FBI reveal shooter details as investigation continues.
- iheart.com19:17
President Trump alleges the 2024 Butler shooting was a Democrat conspiracy despite FBI finding no evidence of others involved. New documents released by FBI reveal shooter details as investigation continues.
Wed, 16 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:53
Would-be Trump killer practiced 100-yard shot day before Pennsylvania assassination attempt, FBI documents show NBC News Chilling new details about Trump shooter Thomas Crooks revealed in bombshell FBI docs: emotionless since birth New York Post Trump says Wray should ‘pay a price’ for Butler probe Politico Trump claims Butler assassination attempt was a 'Democrat Plot' without showing evidence ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Attempted Trump assassin ordered packages using Bob...
- ibtimes.co.uk07:29
FBI records turned over to the US Senate reveal an unidentified donor paid to cremate Trump shooter Thomas Crooks just 10 days after Butler, a rushed disposal that alarmed lawmakers.
- Google News - Top Stories17:34
GOP lawmakers blindsided by new revelations about Trump Butler shooter: 'Awfully strange' Fox News Trump claims Butler assassination attempt was a 'Democrat Plot' without showing evidence ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks had Snapchat that may hold evidence 'treasure trove': former FBI agent Fox News Chilling new details about Trump shooter Thomas Crooks revealed in bombshell FBI docs: emotionless since birth New York Post Would-be Trump...
- yahoo.com17:34
Thomas Matthew Crooks' father searched for ways to block his son's gun access months before the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt on Trump.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- The Hill20:13
A man who was shot and injured during the assassination attempt on President Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., has died. Jim Copenhaver was one of two event attendees injured during the attack. One rallygoer, Corey Comperatore, was killed after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire in an attempt to end the then-presidential...