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An assassination attempt was made on former US President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.
- Assassination attempt on Trump: what is known
- Who shot Trump
- Trump's first comments after the assassination attempt
- Assassination attempt on Trump: the White House's reaction
- Assassination attempt on Trump: the Republicans' reaction
- Assassination attempt on Trump: Zelensky's reaction
Attempt on Trump: what is known
During a speech by former US President Donald Trump, muffled gunshots were heard, after which he grabbed his ear and bent down to the ground.
Representatives of the Secret Service surrounded the ex-president and hastily took him outside the site.
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Donald Trump at this time managed to raise his fist and shout something to the people. Blood was visible on his face.
After the wounded Donald Trump was treated in the hospital, the former US President flew to his golf club in New Jersey.
The shooter was eliminated on the spot.
Another man present at the rally was reportedly killed in the assassination attempt on Trump.
Two people were injured.
Who Shot Trump
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has determined that the attempt on Trump's life was committed by 20-year-old Pennsylvania native Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Since the man did not have documents with him, his identity was established thanks to biometric identification.
The FBI encourages everyone to come forward with any information that may help in the investigation.
Trump's first comments after the assassination attempt
Trump's first comments after the assassination appeared on the Truth Social network.
The former president reported that a bullet pierced the top of his right ear.
Trump said he realized something was wrong when the whistling and gunshots started.
Immediately after this, the former US President felt the bullet pierce his skin.
Taking this opportunity, Donald Trump thanked law enforcement agencies for their “quick response to the shooting”.
Following social media posts, Donald Trump also sent an email to his supporters.
“This is a message from Donald Trump,” the letter said. – I will never give up!
The message from the ex-President of the United States was evidenced by his signature and portrait.
Assassination attempt on Trump: White House reaction
After the assassination attempt on Trump, a message appeared that US President Joe Biden was returning to the White House, although he was supposed to remain in Delaware until Monday and fly from there to events in Texas.
Joe Biden spoke with Donald Trump, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy and made an urgent statement.
The US President noted that he was praying for Trump and his family, as well as for everyone who was at the rally.
– Jill (First Lady of the United States, Ed.) and I are grateful to the Secret Service for delivering Donald Trump to safety.
There is no place for such violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn this,” Joe Biden said.
US Vice President Kamala Harris added that everyone should condemn this heinous act and do everything to prevent further incidents.
Attempt on Trump: Republican reaction
Former US President Donald Trump's campaign officials are horrified by the shooting during a rally.
They expressed hope that “this incident will unite not only their team, but the entire nation for the sake of the security and peace of the country”.
Pre-election campaign leaders promised to take additional security measures after the assassination attempt on Trump.
Despite the shooting at the rally, the Republican convention in Milwaukee on July 15, during which Trump is to be nominated as the 47th President of the United States, is not going to be cancelled.
“In this moment of tragedy and horror, we must be resolute in our mission to re-elect Trump as president,” Republicans said.
Attempt on Trump: Zelensky's reaction
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky reacted to the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
Vladimir Zelensky wished Trump a quick recovery, expressed condolences to the loved ones of the deceased rally participant and wished America to come out of this situation stronger.
