Shooting at Trump’s campaign speech in Pennsylvania
According to Webangah News, quoting from the Young Journalists Club, Reports indicate that there was a shooting during Republican candidate Donald Trump’s election speech in Pennsylvania.
After this shooting, Trump was taken out of the speech venue by security forces while blood was visible on his right ear.
Reporters present at the speech stated that they “heard a series of loud explosions” before Secret Service agents rushed toward Trump.
According to this report, the Secret Service immediately went to Trump and covered him. Officers grabbed Trump, who was shaking his fists in the air at that moment, and took him off the stage of the speech.
Fox News also announced: One of the Republican representatives of Congress who was in the front row of the rally said that he heard 8 to 10 shots and it seems that several people in the crowd were hit.
The moment of shooting at Trump
An image of the moment Trump fell after the shooting
Reuters image of Trump, moments after the assassination attempt
Blood stains in the place of Trump’s speech
Image of police snipers shooting Trump shooter
The scene is said to be of the person shooting at Trump
The US Secret Security Service announced in a statement: an attacker fired several shots at him from a high place outside the gathering place of Trump supporters, and the forces of this service killed the attacker.
Some news sources, citing the Butler Police Department, reported that the assailant’s name is Mark Violet, who is a member of the extreme leftist organization Antifa. A video of him has been published on his YouTube page, where he said: “Justice is on its way”.
But after quoting the FBI, New York revealed the real identity of the attacker and wrote: Thomas Matthew Crooks was the one who shot Trump. He was 20 years old and was killed by security forces.
The Washington Post newspaper also wrote: The assailant was connected to the Republican Party, and Crooks was registered as a “Republican” according to Pennsylvania state voter status records.
Published images of Trump’s assailant
Trump: I was shot
In a message on his social network called Truth Social, Trump wrote: I was shot, a bullet passed above my right ear. After the injury, I was bleeding profusely and then I realized what happened.
Trump further wrote: It is unbelievable that such an incident could happen in our country and nothing is known about the shooter.
The incident of shooting Trump killed 2
The Washington Post announced that in addition to the shooter, another person was also shot and killed.
Trump left the hospital
News sources announced that Donald Trump has left the local hospital after being shot in the ear and will continue his election campaign as usual.
The former US president is scheduled to travel to Milwaukee on Sunday to attend the start of the Republican National Convention on Monday.
Phone conversation between Biden and Trump
The White House announced that US President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with his rival Donald Trump, who was shot.
The White House also said that Biden will brief Trump on Sunday with new details about the shooting Saturday evening local time. Biden also spoke with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot.
Reactions to Trump’s assassination
اوباما: در دموکراسی ما مطلقاً جایی برای خشونت سیاسی وجود ندارد
Reacting to the shooting of Trump, the former President of the United States stated: “Although we still do not know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that the former President Trump was not seriously injured and use this moment to rebuild ourselves.” Commit to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I wish her a speedy recovery.
Biden: Glad to hear that Trump is healthy and doing well
There is no place for this type of violent behavior in America, we must unite as a nation to condemn it.
Following the assassination attempt on John Trump, the governor of Pennsylvania said: “Violence against any party and political leader is never acceptable.”
Senator Chuck Schumer, the leader of the majority of the Democratic Party in the US Senate, said after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life: “I am horrified by the shooting incident at Trump’s election rally and now I feel comfortable.”
Mike Collins, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives, said in a tweet on the X channel, condemning Joe Biden during the shooting of Trump: “Joe Biden ordered the attack.”
In response to the unsuccessful attack on his father, Trump’s son praised him and wrote: He will never stop trying to save America!
Ivanka Trump, Trump’s eldest daughter, also thanked people for their “love and prayers for her father and the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania” in a message on the X social network, writing: “I thank the Secret Service and all law enforcement. Thank you for your quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country. Father, I love you today and always.”
Kamala Harris: We all condemn this heinous act
US Vice President Kamala Harris also condemned the shooting and said to Trump: “Violence like this has no place in our country.”
Expressing his satisfaction with Trump’s health, Vice President Biden added: “We must all condemn this heinous act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.”
US Defense Minister: Violence has no place in American democracy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also condemned the shooting of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and said: “Violence has no place in our democracy.” “This is not the way we resolve our differences in America.”
“I am pleased to report that the former president is safe, and I pray for him and his family and all those affected by this terrible incident,” Biden’s defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, said.
US Secretary of State: I am shocked by the shooting of Trump
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also wrote in response to the shooting of Donald Trump on X channel: “There is no place for political violence in America and we all must condemn it.”
Secretary of State Biden added: “I am shocked and saddened by the shooting at a rally of supporters of former President Donald Trump, but I am grateful that he is safe.”
Speaker of the US House of Representatives: This political violence must be condemned
In response to Trump’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, said: “This horrific act of political violence has no place in a peaceful protest rally in this country and must be unanimously and decisively condemned.”
“I was made aware of this incident through security officials and continue to monitor developments, and my wife and I are praying for Trump and all the campaign participants in Pennsylvania today, and for the law enforcement who responded well on the scene,” he added. , Appreciate.”
Nikki Haley: Every American should be horrified by this action
In response to the shooting of Donald Trump, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley condemned the “political violence” at the Trump rally.
“This should horrify every freedom-loving American,” Nikki Haley wrote on social network X. “Violence against presidential candidates should never become normal.”
George Bush’s reaction to the shooting of Trump
In response to the shooting of Trump, former US President George Bush said in a statement: “Laura and I are grateful that Trump is safe after the cowardly attempt on his life; And we commend the men and women of the security services for their quick response.”
Nancy Pelosi: Political violence has no place in America
Nancy Pelosi, the former Democratic Speaker of the US House of Representatives, also condemned the shooting at the former President Donald Trump’s rally.
“As someone whose family has been a victim of political violence, I know very well that political violence in any form has no place in our society,” Pelosi wrote in a post on the X social network. “I thank God that former President Trump is safe.”
Mike Pence, Hakim Jeffries and the Clintons also condemned
Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence also said that he and his wife are praying for Trump and asked all Americans to join them.
Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the Democratic minority of the US House of Representatives, also said in a statement that no political violence has a place in American democracy.
Former Democratic President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State, also condemned the shooting and said that violence has no place in America, especially in political processes.
Bill and Hillary Clinton expressed happiness about Trump’s health and expressed their gratitude to the US Secret Service by publishing posts on the X social network.
Prime Minister of Canada: Political violence is not acceptable
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed deep regret for the shooting of Donald Trump and said: “Political violence is never acceptable. In memory of Trump, Pennsylvania campaigners, and all of the American people.”
Netanyahu is shocked by the open attack on Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Zionist regime, wrote on the X channel that he was shocked by the open attack on Donald Trump, the former president of the United States. Both he and his wife Sarah are praying for Trump’s safety and speedy recovery.
Elon Musk endorsed Trump for president after the shooting
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk said: After the Pennsylvania incident, he will support Donald Trump for the presidency.
“I fully support President Trump and hope for a speedy recovery,” Musk said in a post on X. He later added: The last time America had a candidate this difficult was Theodore Roosevelt.
Robert Kennedy Jr.: We are in a situation similar to 1963
Robert Kennedy Jr., who announced his intention to participate in the US presidential election as an independent candidate, compared the shooting at former US President Donald Trump’s rally to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of this country in the 1960s.
In an interview with NewsNation, he said: “When my uncle [President Kennedy] was assassinated in 1963, there was such a split in [American society]. The American Civil War [1861-1865] and today we are in this situation again.”
Argentina’s President: Leftist forces seek to destabilize democracy
Argentina’s President Javier Milli criticized efforts by leftist forces to destabilize democracy amid shootings at former US President Donald Trump’s campaign rally.
It is no wonder that the international left is desperate in the panic of losing elections, that today they see that the ideology of bad luck is giving in, and they are ready to destabilize democracies and promote violence to seize power. They resort to terrorism to impose their regressive and autocratic agenda. I wish Trump a speedy recovery and a fair, peaceful and democratic US election.
Guterres wished Trump a speedy recovery
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the shooting at the election rally of former US President Donald Trump and wished the politician a speedy recovery.
The UN Secretary-General’s message released by his representative states: “The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns this act of political violence. He wishes President Trump a speedy recovery.”
Maduro’s message for Trump and the American people
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump and expressed hope for peace and tranquility for the American people.
Ivan Gil Pinto, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic, announced this on his page on the X social network (former Twitter) and wrote: “President Nicolás Maduro [Venezuelan] condemns the attack on Donald Trump, the candidate for the presidency of the United States, and wishes him a speedy recovery.” has it. We hope for peace and tranquility for the people of the United States.”
Orban: My prayers are with President Trump
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who left for Florida to meet with Trump after the NATO meeting in Washington DC on Thursday, also issued a statement about this shooting.
Orban wrote on X: My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump in these dark hours.
Kishida: We must stand firm against any form of political violence
Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan, reacted to the attempt on the life of Donald Trump and said: We must stand firm against any kind of violence that challenges democracy. I am praying for a speedy recovery for former President Trump.
Japan has experienced similar recent political violence. An example was the assassination of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of this country in 2022, who was shot dead during the election campaign.
“Ilhan Omar” , the Democratic representative of the US Congress, described the open shooting at Donald Trump’s election rally as tragic.
Omar wrote in a social post: It is sad to hear about the tragedy that happened today at Trump’s rally. We must condemn acts of violence and pray for the victims. I hope that peace and decency will prevail.
Burrell: I was shocked by the news of the attack on Trump
EU foreign policy official Josep Borrell also said: I was shocked to hear the news of the attack on Trump and strongly condemn it. Once again we see the violence of violent and unacceptable actions against political representatives.
“Anthony Albanese”, the prime minister of Australia , also pointed to the failed assassination attempt and said to Trump: “This event in the gathering of supporters of the former American president in Pennsylvania is worrying and serious. Violence has no place in democratic processes. “Relieved to hear that Trump is now safe and sound.”
Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva said in a separate message about Trump’s unsuccessful assassination: “All defenders of democracy and dialogue in politics must strongly reject the attack on Donald Trump, the former president of the United States.” “What we saw today is unacceptable.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also wrote on X social network: “I am shocked by today’s events at the rally of Donald Trump’s supporters in Pennsylvania. My thoughts are with the former president, his family and the victims of this attack. “No country should face such political violence.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Trump a speedy recovery and said: “Strongly condemn this incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also sent “solidarity and… best wishes for a speedy recovery” to Trump. He added that he hopes that “in the next few months of the election campaign, we will see dialogue and the victory of responsibility over hatred and violence.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is “deeply shocked” by the shooting at Trump’s rally. He wished Trump a “speedy recovery” and also expressed his condolences to the families of the “innocent victims,” referring to the victims. “Political violence has no place in a democracy,” he wrote on X-Network.
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a message: “France shares the shock and anger of the American people.”
In response to Trump’s failed assassination attempt, Irish leader Simon Harris said: “What we saw last night in Pennsylvania was scary and wrong.”
He added: “It is a relief and consolation that the former president is safe and survived the assassination attempt. Our hearts are with the innocent bystanders killed and wounded. “There is no place for political violence.”
“Karl Nehmer,” Chancellor of Austria, also said: “I am horrified by the failed attempt on Donald Trump’s life during his election campaign in Pennsylvania, and I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.”
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