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Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was registered to vote as a Republican and had previously made a small contribution to a Democratic-aligned group, according to public records. [...] Crooks lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 35 miles south of the Trump rally where law enforcement officials say he fired at the former president. Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022, according to a local media report and a video of the school’s graduation ceremony. [...] Crooks fired on Trump while perched on a nearby building rooftop outside the rally’s security perimeter, before being killed by Secret Service agents, according to law enforcement officials. One spectator at the rally was killed in the shooting, and two others were critically injured.
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Even after the FBI cracked into Thomas Matthew Crooks’ cellphone, scoured his computer, home and car, and interviewed more than 100 people, the mystery of why he opened fire on Trump’s rally Saturday, wounding the GOP nominee, remained as elusive as the moment it happened. [...] The day before the shooting, Thomas Crooks went to the sportsman’s club and practiced on the rifle range, according to a federal intelligence briefing obtained by the AP. On the day of the attack, he purchased 50 rounds of 5.56mm ammo for his rifle from a local gun shop and drove alone to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the Trump rally. [...] Witnesses and law enforcement officials say Crooks walked around for at least a half-hour before climbing onto the roof of a building adjacent to the Butler Farm Show grounds, where Trump was speaking. As spectators screamed for police to respond, Crooks opened fire, letting loose two quick bursts. A Secret Service counter sniper fired back within about 15 seconds, killing Crooks with a shot to the head.
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect in the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, had briefly appeared in a 2022 advertisement for BlackRock Inc., the company said on Sunday. [...] Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service agents after firing multiple shots at Trump, appeared as an unpaid background student in an ad filmed at Bethel Park High School, where he graduated in 2022. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, revealed this connection in an emailed statement to Reuters. [...] Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, had moved across rooftops to find a vantage point to target Trump. Witnesses Ben Macer and Ryan Knight described seeing the shooter before he was killed by the Secret Service.
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-14): "The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. This remains an active and ongoing investigation," the FBI said. [...] More Trump Rally Shooting coverage [...] Trump Rally Shooting / 3 months ago
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was also a member of local sports club – Clairton Sportsmen’s Club in Pennsylvania – which has a 200-yard rifle range [...] Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was shot dead on Saturday evening by Secret Service agents after he opened fire on the former president from a vantage point of the rooftop of a building just outside the security perimeter of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. [...] A member of the rifle team, who wished to remain anonymous, also told the network that Crooks’ "shot terribly" and "wasn’t really fit for the rifle team".
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-13): (NewsNation) — A senior congressional source directly briefed on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump told NewsNation that Thomas Matthew Crooks had a "major depressive disorder diagnosis" and that the Secret Service identified him 60 minutes before the shooting as a person of interest. [...] Who is Thomas Matthew Crooks? [...] "This morning, Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center became aware that Thomas Matthew Crooks, a dietary aide at the Center, was the alleged shooter in the assassination attempt on Former President Trump," Marcie Grimm, the administrator for the center, said in a statement.
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-18): Suspected Donald Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks posted a cryptic message to to the online gaming website Steam that read "July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds" before he opened fired at the former president and his supporters on that date at a campaign stop in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple outlets reported. [...] Crooks used an AR-style rifle, believed to be legally owned by his father, to shoot at Trump from the roof of a nearby building outside of his Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally last Saturday. [...] Details continue to emerge about Crooks and the circumstances of the rally shooting since Saturday, including that the building Crooks perched upon to shoot eight bullets at the former president was being used as a police tactical team staging area and was not swept by the Secret Service ahead of the event. How he was able to climb a ladder onto the roof without the notice of law enforcement officials who were stationed inside the building is still unclear and has become a sticking point as criticism of the Secret Service continues to mount. Crooks was found by a law enforcement officer on the roof of the building moments before shooting at Trump and pointed his rifle at the officer, the Associated Press reported, citing an anonymous source, who retreated from the roof moments before Crooks fired on Trump and was then shot by the Secret Service. The FBI has said its investigation so far suggests the shooter acted alone, however, "the FBI continues to conduct logical investigative activity to determine if there were any co-conspirators associated with this attack."
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-09-16): He is not believed to have fired his own weapon during the incident, and is not believed to have had a clear line of sight to Trump at any point. [...] One post that has more than three million views mentions the man who tried to kill Donald Trump at a rally in July and claims: "Ryan Routh also appeared in a Blackrock Commercial just like Thomas Crooks. That means both featured in Global Wealth management firm’s Commercial. These aren’t coincidences." Crooks did appear briefly in BlackRock promotional video that profiled one of his teachers, but there is no evidence that Routh did.
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-15): BlackRock yanks 2022 ad featuring Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager, has pulled an ad that briefly featured Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old who shot and wounded former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. [...] Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks visited gun range dozens of times — including Christmas — for ‘intense preparation’- Newly surfaced texts show Trump rally gunman was on authorities’ radar more than 90 minutes before shooting: report - FBI to conduct victim interview with Donald Trump after assassination attempt - Ex-Trump doc says FBI’s Wray is ‘wrong’ to doubt ex-prez was struck by bullet: ‘Absolutely no evidence’ - Trump defends female Secret Service agent who was criticized after assassination attempt: ‘So brave’
Claim: Thomas Matthew Crooks worked for BlackRock "in the past" and BlackRock owned the building Crooks stood on when he shot at the Trump campaign rally. (Facebook posts, 2024-07-21)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Trump rally gunman appeared in ad for money manager BlackRock, company says by Miranda Nazzaro - 07/15/24 12:32 PM ET by Miranda Nazzaro - 07/15/24 12:32 PM ET Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Trump, appeared in a 2022 ad for asset manager BlackRock, the company confirmed to The Hill on Monday. [...] Authorities say he opened fire at a Trump rally at a farm show in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, wounding the former president and killing one spectator. Two other attendees were critically injured, the Secret Service said.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-24): Taylor Swift didn’t announce on July 23 a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-08-02): Breaking News: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of Kamala Harris In an unprecedented show of unity and star power, music icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have just announced their plan to host a colossal fundraising concert aimed at mobilizing their massive fan bases in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. [...] The concert, which is set to take place in Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium, promises to be one of the largest and most star-studded events in recent history. With a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in music, the event aims to rally support for Harris’s ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as climate change, social justice, and economic equality.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-26): In an unprecedented show of unity and star power, music icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have just announced their plan to host a colossal fundraising concert aimed at mobilizing their massive fan bases in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. [...] With a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in music, the event aims to rally support for Harris’s ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as climate change, social justice, and economic equality. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, both known for their powerful influence and activism, expressed their excitement about the event in a joint statement:
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-22): JUST IN: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of…See more In an unprecedented show of unity and star power, music icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have just announced their plan to host a colossal fundraising concert aimed at mobilizing their massive fan bases in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. [...] With a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in music, the event aims to rally support for Harris’s ongoing efforts to address critical issues such as climate change, social justice, and economic equality.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-24): With Joe Biden’s recent statement that he is not running for re-election, many celebrities have shown their support for Kamala Harris. However, there are also many rumors out there surrounding the support, including one that Beyoncé and Taylor will be hosting a fundraising concert for Kamala Harris. [...] As cool as it sounds to have Beyoncé and Taylor Swift perform at the same venue and bring their massive fandoms together to support Kamala Harris, unfortunately, that is not true. Taylor Swift is currently still on her massive Eras Tour and is currently in Europe until the end of August, after she finishes the second set of Wembley shows in London, U.K. The rumors started after an article on a website called UK Discovery claimed the two artists, alongside other big names, would join hands and throw a show together in Los Angeles. The article’s headline read, "Breaking News: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of Kamala Harris." Among the two headliners were other artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar. However, it turned out to be fake.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-25): Taylor Swift and Beyonce coming together for Kamala Harris would be a big thing for the current US Vice-President. However, recent rumours about a joint concert by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to support Kamala Harris ahead of the upcoming US elections have been debunked. The speculation began when a story claimed the two pop stars were organizing a monumental fundraising event for Harris. However, this news has turned out to be false. According to a fact-check by Snopes, there is no evidence or official statement from either Taylor Swift or Beyoncé confirming such a concert. The rumour first surfaced when the UK Discoverer published a headline stating, "Breaking News: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of Kamala Harris." The article even included a supposed joint statement from the singers, expressing their belief in music's power to unite and drive change. "Beyoncé and Taylor Swift should do a fund raiser for Kamala"? I don't get it, they're musicians not politicians, respect their silence pic.twitter.com/78TKoCRm4W — Bliss (taylor's version) 🇳🇬 🤍 (@9jaswifie01) July 22, 2024
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2023-10-02): - Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are making concert films from their blockbuster Eras and Renaissance tours. [...] In August, Swift announced that an Eras concert film will be released October 13. The film's presale shattered records, selling $26 million worth of tickets in the first 24 hours. After much speculation, on Sunday night Beyoncé announced her own concert film: The Renaissance tour's film is set to debut December 1. [...] It's a shrewd move from the two musicians. While there are a number of entertainers who who would make a "best of business" list — billionaire Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian, and George Clooney to name a few — Swift and Beyoncé have surely joined the ranks.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2023-07-16): Local economies are getting a boost from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks economist Mara Klaunig about the economic effects on local communities of concerts like Taylor Swift's or Beyoncé's. Fans of Taylor Swift and Beyonce are flying all over the world to see them perform live, and they're bringing their wallets with them.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-24): Taylor Swift is the subject of an erroneous report that she is set to join forces with fellow singer Beyoncé to host a fundraising concert for Vice President Kamala Harris following her late entry into the presidential race. [...] "Breaking News: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of Kamala Harris," read the article's headline, which claimed the announcement "has sent shockwaves through the entertainment and political worlds, with many dubbing it a game-changing moment in the current political landscape." [...] A joint statement attributed to Grammy winners Swift and Beyoncé read: "We believe in the power of music to bring people together and drive change. This concert is our way of using our platforms to support a leader who is dedicated to making a positive impact on our country. We are thrilled to bring our fans together for a night of incredible music and unity in support of Kamala Harris."
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-25): Taylor Swift and Beyoncé will not team up for a fundraising concert to support Kamala Harris in her presidential run. Rumors of a joint concert started circulating after a buzzworthy report by U.K. Discoverer claimed: "In an unprecedented show of unity and star power, music icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have just announced their plan to host a colossal fundraising concert aimed at mobilizing their massive fan bases in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign." [...] U.K. Discoverer also claimed to have obtained a joint statement from Swift and Beyoncé that read: "We believe in the power of music to bring people together and drive change. This concert is our way of using our platforms to support a leader who is dedicated to making a positive impact on our country. We are thrilled to bring our fans together for a night of incredible music and unity in support of Kamala Harris."
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-25): A few days ago, a publication claimed that two American pop sensation, Taylor Swift and Beyonce are planning to host a concert together in support of Kamala Harris ahead of the US elections. The news spread like wildfire with fans gushing over the possibility of the two powerhouses on the same stage. While the news was published days ago, it recently gained momentum and died a quick death after a fact check. [...] After theories spread across the Internet of a possible Taylor-Beyonce concert to support Kamala Harris, a fact-checking website called Snopes verified the story and declared that the rumours about the concert were just that–rumours. According to the reports by Snopes, the news cannot be tracked back to any reputable sources nor was any official statement released by either Taylor or Carter’s camps. The rumours started when the UK Discoverer published a story with the headline, "Breaking News: Beyonce and Taylor Swift to host monumental fundraising concert in support of Kamala Harris," as reported by The Mirror. The publication got fans’ hopes up with their story in which they also mentioned that the two singers had also released a joint statement for the concert where they said, "We believe in the power of music to bring people together and drive change. This concert is our way of using our platforms to support a leader who is dedicated to making a positive impact on our country. We are thrilled to bring our fans together for a night of incredible music and unity in support of Kamala Harris."
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-24): Taylor Swift didn’t announce on July 23 a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris. [...] Responding to a July 23 post about whether Swift would endorse Harris, an account said: "3 hours after this posted she announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris." [...] We rate claims that Swift announced July 23 a Harris fundraising concert with Beyoncé False.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-24): U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced her campaign to become the Democratic party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election on July 21, 2024. On July 23, 2024, a news site, UK Discoverer, posted an article claiming that pop superstars Taylor Swift and Beyoncé were hosting a joint concert to fundraise for Harris' campaign. In an unprecedented show of unity and star power, music icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have just announced their plan to host a colossal fundraising concert aimed at mobilizing their massive fan bases in support of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. [...] But the claim is false. No reports of the alleged fundraising concert can be found from reputable sources, and no announcement has been made by Swift or Beyoncé.
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-26): "Building up the middle class," Harris told supporters, "will be a defining goal of my presidency."
Claim: Says Taylor Swift “announced a fund raising concert with Beyoncé in support of Harris” on July 23. (Threads post, 2024-07-24)
Evidence (2024-07-29): But the question is whether possible Taylor Swift and Beyoncé endorsements for Kamala Harris would produce a "Winfrey moment" for the sitting vice president. Swift is near the top among entertainment celebrities, having 283 million followers on Instagram and 95 million fans on Twitter/X. Her music ranges from pop to country and she has a youth following that pays close attention to her public comments. Beyoncé is one of the few celebrities whose star power is equal to Swift’s. She has 317 million fans on Instagram and 15.2 million followers on Twitter/X. With the apparent permission of the artist, Harris has been starting her rallies with Beyoncé’s hit song "Freedom." The pop star is beloved among young people, African Americans, and many other individuals and could help Harris reassemble the Barack Obama coalition from 2008 and 2012. [...] Will she and Beyoncé endorse Harris in 2024? We don’t know for sure, but Swift replied in 2020 with a definite "YES" when Harris joined the Biden ticket and Beyoncé seems okay with Harris using her music at this year’s Democratic rallies. The musicians’ strong followings among young people, African Americans, and women, combined with their demonstrated ability to amplify another individual’s messages, would suggest they could be very helpful to Harris.