Michigan Church shooter Thomas Jacob Sanford’s home had a Trump sign as seen in the Google Maps snapshot. After the shooting, he set the church on fire. Authorities have confirmed, home at the 4100 block, Burton, Michigan, is just a 15 minutes drive from the Church in Grand Blanc Township.
Sanford opened fire on congregants, leading to the death of at least four and injuring eight others. According to the authorities, the accused rammed his pickup truck into the church’s front door. He then started shooting, aimed at congregants.
Sanford went on to set the building on fire. He was killed within ten minutes of the incident after a gunfight with two officers at the location. The Michigan State Police bomb squad enclosed the block where his home is located.
Now, the images of his home, dating back to June 2025, are going viral, showing that the suspect had a red stop sign and a blue Trump poster on his fence, as seen on Google Maps. As per the records, Sanford does not show any party affiliation; however, the Trump sign on his property shows he’s a MAGA supporter.
It has also sparked several speculations and debates online about his political affiliation. Some citizens are calling him a Republican, seeing the blue sign. However, many are arguing that the stop sign, along with the trump sign, may mean he wants to communicate Stop Trump as the two signs are placed together.
So far, the motive for Sanford’s crime hasn’t been confirmed. Kim Vetter, from the Michigan State Police stated, “Sanford’s motives are exactly what it is—a speculation. His statements implies all the rumors are just going viral on social media and there may not be much truth to them.
Trump posted on Truth Social about the incident, mentioning this attack on Christians was ‘horrendous.’ He also mentioned that the FBI will be leading the investigation. He further added, “The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!”
Ever since Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the MAGA administration has blamed the conservatives and liberals for the violence. Trump has pointed out to the radical left lunatics, and JD Vance has slammed left-wing extremism.
As for this shooting, the debate continues. Sanford was a Marine veteran working in the mechanic and vehicle recovery field. While serving, he was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Right before his deployment, his father said, “He’s a homegrown kid who misses his family when he’s gone. Jake’s going voluntarily and plans on returning to this community when his service is over. We are very proud of him.” The authorities are investigating the issue as an act of targeted violence and have yet to find a motive.
