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Former First Lady Melania Trump has spoken about the recent attempt on her husband's life, revealing how her family almost faced a “devastating change” in the face of the “monster” who viewed Donald Trump as a political target.
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) July 14, 2024
The former first lady stressed that in the vicious world of politics, love should always reign supreme.
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The aggressor behind this act has been identified as Pennsylvania Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 years oldwhich was met by law enforcement and the Secret Service
Immediately after the attack, Trump pumped his fist before being escorted to nearby Butler Memorial Hospital for treatment.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump raises his fist as blood covers his face! pic.twitter.com/UWqF5l8GJy
— Me Meme, so I'm 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 13, 2024
This assassination attempt is the closest a would-be attacker has come to taking the life of a US president since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.
This is how the Secret Service reacted in 1981 when Ronald Reagan was shot.pic.twitter.com/N4GBoHqMWZ
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) July 13, 2024
A spectator lost his lifewhile two others struggle with critical injuries.
Melania, who has been by her husband's side anyway, sent her deepest condolences to the families of the victims affected by the merciless attack.
Despite her usual low profile, she defended her husband's character, urging the public to see beyond politics and recognize the genuine kindness that she says defines her partner.
In response to the tragedy, Meredith ORourke has gathered support for the victims through a GoFundMe page, which at the time of writing is approaching $3 million raised.
Trump campaign finance director Meredith O'Rourke has set up a GoFundMe page for the shooting victims: https://t.co/qYg6LV2HUK
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) July 14, 2024
The former president himself expressed his gratitude to the United States Secret Service and law enforcement for their quick intervention while sending his condolences to the bereaved families and the injured.
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