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Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt During Pennsylvania Rally

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
July 14, 2024
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Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt During Pennsylvania Rally
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On Saturday, July 13th, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents shot Crooks dead at the scene after he fired a rifle from an elevated position, injuring Trump and critically wounding two attendees.

Trump, who was addressing supporters when the shots rang out, was immediately evacuated by the Secret Service. He later revealed on his social media platform that a bullet had grazed the upper part of his right ear, causing significant bleeding. “I knew immediately that something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound and felt the bullet ripping through my skin,” Trump wrote. Despite the incident, Trump has since returned to his home in New Jersey and stated that he is “fine.”

The shooting has sparked widespread condemnation from both political parties and international leaders. President Joe Biden, speaking from his home state of Delaware, called the attack “sick” and emphasized that “there’s no place in America for this kind of violence.” Former President Barack Obama also denounced the violence, expressing relief that Trump was not seriously injured. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised the quick response of law enforcement, stating, “Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.”

The incident has intensified concerns about political violence in the deeply polarized United States, particularly with the presidential election just months away. The Republican National Convention, set to begin in Milwaukee, will likely see heightened security measures in response to the attack.

Trump’s former Vice President Mike Pence and several other high-profile Republicans, including Senators JD Vance and Marco Rubio, have expressed their support for Trump. Rubio shared an image of Trump with blood on his face, captioning it, “God protected President Trump.” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the violence, stating that such acts have no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.

The gunman and a bystander were both shot and killed, though information on the rally attendee has yet to be released. Police are still looking for a motive behind the 20-year-old’s assassination attempt.

The attempted assassination has brought renewed attention to the dangers faced by political figures. The Secret Service’s quick response likely prevented further casualties, but the attack has highlighted vulnerabilities in security at political events. The agency is reviewing its protocols to prevent similar Incidents in the future.

As Trump prepares for the Republican National Convention, where he is expected to accept the party’s nomination, the focus will remain on ensuring the safety of all candidates. The attack underscores the urgent need for bipartisan efforts to address the rising tide of political violence in America.

This assassination attempt is the first on a U.S. president since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.

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