 One source saying they look like grenades. CNN is reporting that Crooks' father told them he was trying to figure out what the hell is going on, but would wait until I talked to law enforcement before speaking about his son. ABC's Aaron Katursky. In Milwaukee for Monday's start of the Republican convention, Alabama Senator Katie Britt found Trump's response to almost losing his life inspiring. Watching the way that he responded with such strength, I think that shows the resiliency of America.