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8:00 a.m. ET, July 15, 2024: The FBI’s investigation into the assassination attempt is still “very active” as of late last night, according to ABC News.
While authorities still do not know much about the man who shot Trump, they believe that all the evidence points toward him being a lone wolf shooter. Nevertheless, they are continuing to dig into his phone and his past to garner all they can.
Meanwhile, questions remain over the actions of the Secret Service leading up to the shooting. How was the shooter able to get a clear shot without being stopped? Many, including United States Senators and Representatives, are calling for an investigation into the Secret Service.
3 pm ET, July 14, 2024: IFA’s Dave Kubal issued a statement in response to the assassination attempt.
The attendee who was killed has been identified as former Fire Chief Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting his family.
President Trump is traveling today to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the GOP Convention.
Russia used the assassination attempt to criticize the United States. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted this on Telegram: “This actually is American democracy, which has been driven to a suicidal condition by liberalism.”
12:50 pm ET, July 14, 2024: Melania Trump issued a statement on the assassination attempt, posting on X.
Melania Trump
July 14, 2024
I am thinking of you, now, my fellow Americans.
We have always been a unique union. America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered, but our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one.
When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.
To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me.
A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald’s passion – his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration. The core facets of my husband’s life – his human side – were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times.
Let us not forget that differing opinions, policy, and political games are inferior to love. Our personal, structural, and life commitment – until death – is at serious risk. Political concepts are simple when compared to us, human beings.
And let us remember that when the time comes to look beyond the left and the right, beyond the red and the blue, we all come from families with the passion to fight for a better life together, while we are here, in this earthly realm.
Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now.
This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want a world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends. We can realize this world again. Each of us must demand to get it back. We must insist that respect fills the cornerstone of our relationships again.
I am thinking of you, my fellow Americans.
The winds of change have arrived. For those of you who cry in support, I thank you. I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or a woman with a loving family.
What are your prayers for the Trump family? the family of the victims? Please post a prayer in the comments.
9:15 am ET, July 14, 2024: President Trump says God protected him:
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.
Posted at Truth Social:
8:45 am ET, July 14, 2024: Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, age 20 was killed by Secret Service. It is now confirmed that one attendee was killed by the gunman and two others were critically injured. This video explains but viewer discretion is advised. Please pray for the families of the victims and for President Trump. Please continue to post your prayers and insights from the Lord in the comments.
Update 10:30 pm ET. President Trump posted to Truth Social:
I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Update 7:45 pm ET: Trump Campaign reports he is fine; however, an attendee of the rally has been killed. Secret Service killed the suspected shooter.
Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, after apparent gunshots rang out.
Gunfire appeared to break out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday evening.
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The former president had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents.
“And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people [came in illegally]. And, you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart… that chart’s a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over…” Trump said before gunfire rang out.
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