On Saturday, July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President and leading presidential candidate Donald Trump. He hit the former president in the ear and killed a spectator behind him. Two more spectators were critically injured and several more were injured, according to reports. Former President Trump has stated that he is doing well. The would-be assassin was killed.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “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.”
Some of the local reactions to this shocking attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life include:
“All true Americans should look at the assassination attempt on former President Trump as an attack on democracy. I and the men and women of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office extend our thoughts and prayers to former President Trump and his family. We are also praying for the other victims and their families.
“It is obvious that former President Trump has grit, as evidenced by his reaction immediately after the assassination attempt.”
– Sheriff Al Nienhuis
“We are saddened to hear the news of the assassination attempt that took place this evening at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Our thoughts go out to former President Trump, his family, and the individuals who were injured and/or lost their life during the event.
“Thank you to all the first responders, secret service, and law enforcement who acted quickly and stepped in immediately during this act of violence.”
– Hernando County Government
“This is an attack on who we are as Americans. All of us. With more resolve than ever before, we will stand with President Trump to Make America Great Again.”
– Wilton Simpson, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture
“We are praying for President Trump and his family in the wake of a truly terrifying incident. Thank goodness he is safe, and thank you to the Secret Service for a quick response.”
– Gus Bilirakis
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