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Both suspects are military veterans, having served in Afghanistan, and registered Democrats. They were also both associated with Fort Bragg, raising questions about whether their backgrounds could suggest a pattern in the recent attacks. The use of Turo, an app for vehicle rentals, by both men to carry out their attacks has fueled speculation about the FBI’s insistence on their separation.
Public Distrust in the FBI
The FBI’s continual assertion that there is no definitive link between the suspects has been met with skepticism from the public. Commentators have questioned the phrase "definitive link" itself, suggesting that the term seems deliberately ambiguous and potentially misleading.