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Three minutes after Biden’s address concluded, at 2:11 p.m., Trump posted a message on Truth Social, echoing his earlier sentiments. “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,” Trump wrote. “I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.”
The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, had just begun when gunfire erupted. Trump was struck in the ear but was quickly treated at a local medical facility and released. The chaos left several rallygoers injured. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reported that Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pennsylvania, was tragically killed while trying to shield his family from the gunfire. Two others, James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, and David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, were injured and are in stable condition.
Secret Service agents swiftly responded, shooting and killing Crooks. The shooter had been positioned outside the security perimeter, on a nearby rooftop. The FBI has labeled the shooting an attempted assassination.
Biden’s live broadcast stressed the importance of civility and peace in American politics. He expressed gratitude that Trump was not seriously injured and extended his prayers to the former president and the victims of the attack. “We cannot, we must not go down this road in America,” Biden stated. “Violence has never been the answer, whether it’s with members of Congress of both parties being targeted and shot or a violent mob attacking the Capitol on January 6 or a brutal attack on the spouse of former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, or intimidation on election officials, or the kidnapping plot against a sitting governor, or an attempted assassination on Donald Trump. There’s no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence ever, period, no exceptions. We cannot allow this violence to be normalized.”
The FBI confirmed the incident as an “assassination attempt” but has yet to determine the motive. Pennsylvania State Police noted that the shooter has been tentatively identified, as reported by Axios.
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Anthony Guglielmi, the chief of communications for the U.S. Secret Service, issued a statement on Saturday evening. “During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue,” he said. “US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation, and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
Despite the harrowing events, Trump’s senior advisers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, confirmed that he will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which begins on Monday. The former president remains steadfast, emphasizing unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
