Former U.S.President Donald Trump delivered an unusual and contradictory statement on Fox & Friends, discussing the 2024 assassination attempt by Thomas Crooks.While criticizing the Secret Service's handling of the incident, Trump praised the agents who protected him during the attack.

He then shifted focus to Crooks, calling him a 'strange cookie' with 'almost perfect boards' and a 'great student,' despite acknowledging Crooks' mental instability.

The remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration's investigation into the incident, including claims from conservative figures like Tucker Carlson that the investigation was obstructed.

Recently obtained FBI records revealed Crooks had communicated with a Butler County sheriff's deputy before the attack, sparking renewed public interest.

The article highlights the complex and controversial nature of Trump's public comments on the event, blending criticism of security failures with unexpected admiration for the perpetrator's academic record.