 The FBI early today identified the shooter as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Three former American presidents issued statements following the assassination attempt on Mr. Trump. Bill Clinton wrote that violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. He said he and Hillary are thankful that President Trump is safe. George W. Bush, who described the attack as cowardly, said he and Laura are grateful that President Trump is safe.