It seems that our dear friend Thomas Krooks, who nearly succeeded in altering the course of history by targeting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has returned to the spotlight. Two years after this colossal lapse in security and judgment, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley is finally seeking answers. The FBI files on Krooks, now being passed around like a bad gossip column at the New York Post, shed light on his peculiar life and state of mind before that fateful day.

Krooks, from the sound of it, could have been the poster child for those “quiet kid” memes we see circulating on social media. His father paints a picture of a young Thomas who, from birth, was as quiet as a church mouse. Apparently, this lack of vocal expression extended into other areas of his life, creating what one might call a ‘unique’ father-son bond. The real alarm bells, though, were his growing obsession with guns, not unlike a kid in a candy store, but a troubling kind of sweet tooth one might say. His fascination culminated in a bizarre incident where he was captured on camera acting out some sort of Rambo-meets-William-Tell situation in the family garage.

Now, it’s worth noting that Krooks’s take on politics was about as deep as a puddle. Despite lacking any clear ideology, which is frankly baffling for someone who took such drastic action, retired FBI agent James Galliano weighs in to remind us that understanding his motive is crucial for preventing future incidents. Of course, figuring out Krooks’s grand plan might feel like reading tea leaves, particularly when he didn’t seem to have a coherent cause. Astonishingly, one theory—yet to be proven—is that Krooks might have been under the influence of an individual advocating violent actions, adding another twist to this already convoluted tale.

Let’s not forget about the role of the Secret Service in this debacle. A lackadaisical approach to then-candidate Trump’s security seems to hint at broader issues within the administration at the time. Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker took no time in pointing out that security around Trump was as solid as a wet paper bag. Accusations about ineptitude in high places, like the non-meritorious appointment of the Secret Service director, reportedly orchestrated by Jill Biden, add a layer of political intrigue to this mess. It’s a relief that the investigation is unearthing more details and, hopefully, leading to an outcome that addresses these significant failures.

The culmination of these new findings and ongoing investigations feels like a chapter out of a surreal political thriller. We’re finally getting a glimpse into Krooks’s mind, his father’s concerns, and the baffling environment that enabled his actions. It seems Grassley’s determination to dig deeper is warranted, as what has been unearthed so far raises more eyebrows than it answers questions. Here’s hoping the full story is laid bare for the public to scrutinize—minus any sensitive security details of course—and that future lapses in security are prevented. After all, history has shown us that lessons not learned are bound to repeat themselves.