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Former US [[Attorney General]] [[Bill Barr]] [[tweet]]ed:<ref>[https://x.com/chicksonright/status/1812288720013570197]</ref> | Former US [[Attorney General]] [[Bill Barr]] [[tweet]]ed:<ref>[https://x.com/chicksonright/status/1812288720013570197]</ref> | ||
<blockquote>The Democrats have to stop their grossly irresponsible talk about Trump being an existential threat to democracy - he is not.” </blockquote> | <blockquote>The Democrats have to stop their grossly irresponsible talk about Trump being an existential threat to democracy - he is not.” </blockquote> | ||
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Commentators<ref>''Fox News'' Anchor Trace Gallagher, interviewing Kaylee McGhee White, Aaron Cohen on July 14, 2024. 1:20-1:35 ET</ref> brought up Democrats' reaction to [[2020 Marxist insurrection|Antifa 2020 violence]]. As well as violence at the anti-[[Israel]] riots ([[Oct 7 War]]) and most of the charges at [[Columbia University]] dropped by [[Alvin Bragg]], an elected [[Democrat]]; the reaction to the (Genocidal) "[https://www.ajc.org/translatehate/From-the-River-to-the-Sea From the river to the sea]." | Commentators<ref>''Fox News'' Anchor Trace Gallagher, interviewing Kaylee McGhee White, Aaron Cohen on July 14, 2024. 1:20-1:35 ET</ref> brought up Democrats' reaction to [[2020 Marxist insurrection|Antifa 2020 violence]]. As well as violence at the anti-[[Israel]] riots ([[Oct 7 War]]) and most of the charges at [[Columbia University]] dropped by [[Alvin Bragg]], an elected [[Democrat]]; the reaction to the (Genocidal) "[https://www.ajc.org/translatehate/From-the-River-to-the-Sea From the river to the sea]." | ||
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The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks,<ref>[https://nypost.com/2024/07/13/us-news/thomas-matthew-crooks-idd-as-gunman-who-shot-trump-during-pa-rally/ Thomas Matthew Crooks ID’d as gunman who shot Trump during Pa. rally]. | The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks,<ref>[https://nypost.com/2024/07/13/us-news/thomas-matthew-crooks-idd-as-gunman-who-shot-trump-during-pa-rally/ Thomas Matthew Crooks ID’d as gunman who shot Trump during Pa. rally]. | ||
| − | By Joe Marino and Katherine Donlevy. NY Post. Published July 13, 2024, 11:39 p.m. ET</ref><ref>[https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/donald-trump-assassination-bid-who-is-thomas-matthew-crooks-the-20-year-old-suspected-shooter-437085-2024-07-14 Donald Trump assassination bid: Who is Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspected shooter? Crooks' shots injured Trump, grazing his ear, and tragically claimed the life of an innocent bystander while critically wounding two others].</ref> a 20-year-old male from the Local Butler, was standing on an adjacent rooftop. A spectator was murdered in the shooting, and two others critically | + | By Joe Marino and Katherine Donlevy. ''[[NY Post]]''. Published July 13, 2024, 11:39 p.m. ET</ref><ref>[https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/donald-trump-assassination-bid-who-is-thomas-matthew-crooks-the-20-year-old-suspected-shooter-437085-2024-07-14 Donald Trump assassination bid: Who is Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspected shooter? Crooks' shots injured Trump, grazing his ear, and tragically claimed the life of an innocent bystander while critically wounding two others].</ref> a 20-year-old male from the Local Butler, was standing on an adjacent rooftop. A spectator was murdered in the shooting, and two others critically injured. |
==Trump's statement== | ==Trump's statement== | ||
Revision as of 06:08, July 14, 2024
The Assassination attempt on President Donald Trump occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. President Donald J. Trump was on stage, near the beginning of his speech, at MAGA rally while campaigning for the 2024 Presidential election.
Within minutes into Trump's speech, a shooter attempted to assassinate Donald Trump. Multiple shots were fired. Trump was injured, bullets grazing his ear, an attendee died and two weee seriously injured. Shooter was eliminated. Trump was quickly shielded by Secret Service. As he stood up while shielded by agents.[1] Trump defiantly called out to all: 'fight' while putting out his fist - a couple of times.[2][3] Crowd reacting: 'USA!' Trump was close to being killed - by an inch.
Democrats attempt to remove Secret Service protection
- See also: 2024 Presidential election interference
Incitement leading to crime
It came after years and moreso in recent weeks, the left has been vilifying president Trump[4] as being supposedly a "danger to democracy." On July 7, some leftists called him a "Hitler." After Democrat nominee Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance and calls from his own party and the liberal media to resign,[5] five days before an assassination attempt, Kenneth P. Vogel of The New York Times reported that Biden told donors, "We’re done talking about the debate, it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye."[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Former US Attorney General Bill Barr tweeted:[12]
The Democrats have to stop their grossly irresponsible talk about Trump being an existential threat to democracy - he is not.”
Commentators[13] brought up Democrats' reaction to Antifa 2020 violence. As well as violence at the anti-Israel riots (Oct 7 War) and most of the charges at Columbia University dropped by Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat; the reaction to the (Genocidal) "From the river to the sea."
The Federalist asked, Do Democrats, Corporate Media Have Blood On Their Hands In Trump Attack?[14]
The shooter
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks,[15][16] a 20-year-old male from the Local Butler, was standing on an adjacent rooftop. A spectator was murdered in the shooting, and two others critically injured.
Trump's statement
Trump's statement on TruthSocial was:[17]
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!
Eric Trump
Donald Trump's son Eric reacted:[18] "Never surrender!"
And:[19]
"This is the fighter America needs."
References
- ↑ Assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally leaves 2 hurt, 1 dead including shooter. Former President Trump was quickly surrounded and escorted off stage by Secret Service personnel. By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Brooke Singman, Lucas Y. Tomlinson. Fox News Published July 13, 2024 6:23pm EDT Updated July 13, 2024 9:08pm EDT
- ↑ Bloodied Trump fist pumps after shots fired at rally Politico, 07/13/2024 06:55 PM EDT
- ↑ Trump pumps fist at crowd in defiant gesture seconds after assassination attempt NY Post. By Chris Nesi Published July 13, 2024, 7:56 p.m. ET
- ↑ Rantz: After failed Donald Trump assassination attempt, will you stop claiming he’s Hitler?, MyNorthwest. Jul 13, 2024, 7:10 PM
- ↑ The Almighty Calls for Biden, The Editorial Board, The Wall Street Journal, July 7, 2024.
- ↑ Biden told donors on a private call this afternoon: “It’s time to put Trump in the bullseye.”, Kenneth P. Vogel @kenvogel. x.com/kenvogel
- ↑ Report: Biden told Donors it was ‘Time to Put Trump in the Bullseye’', ELIZABETH WEIBEL, Breitbart, 13 Jul 2024. breitbart.com
- ↑ Biden on July 8: ‘We’re Done Talking About the Debate, it’s Time to Put Trump in a Bullseye’, By Cassandra MacDonald, The Gateway Pundit, Jul. 13, 2024. thegatewaypundit.com
- ↑ "Totally Irresponsible": Megyn Kelly Calls Out Biden Saying "Put Trump in a Bullseye" Days Ago, Megyn Kelly, July 12, 2024. YouTube.
- ↑ Flashback: 5 Days Ago Biden Said 'Put Trump in a Bullseye', by Jack Davis, The Western Journal, July 13, 2024. msn.com
- ↑ Biden Threat ‘To Put Trump in a Bullseye’ Met With Shrugs, in Contrast With Firestorm Over Palin ‘Crosshairs’, DEAN KARAYANIS, New York Sun, July 10, 2024. nysun.com
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Fox News Anchor Trace Gallagher, interviewing Kaylee McGhee White, Aaron Cohen on July 14, 2024. 1:20-1:35 ET
- ↑ Do Democrats, Corporate Media Have Blood On Their Hands In Trump Attack?, BY: M.D. KITTLE, The Federalist, JULY 13, 2024. thefederalist.com
- ↑ Thomas Matthew Crooks ID’d as gunman who shot Trump during Pa. rally. By Joe Marino and Katherine Donlevy. NY Post. Published July 13, 2024, 11:39 p.m. ET
- ↑ Donald Trump assassination bid: Who is Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspected shooter? Crooks' shots injured Trump, grazing his ear, and tragically claimed the life of an innocent bystander while critically wounding two others.
- ↑ Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump ([2]):
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!
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ [4]