<p>Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump, appears to have used a social media microblogging site&nbsp;called 'Gab' to lend support to President Joe Biden and his policies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the platform's CEO, Andrew Torba, he learned about Crooks' allegiances after getting an "emergency disclosure request from a law enforcement agency".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Approximately 30 minutes ago, Gab learned that Thomas Crooks, the deranged Joe Biden supporter who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, may have had an account on our platform. We are unable to confirm that the account in question actually belonged to him," wrote Torba on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The account was last active on the site in 2021. As far as we are aware, the account did not use the site to send any direct messages. He posted on the site nine (9) times total," Torba added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The account in question went by the alias of @epicmicrowave and expressed support for Biden's COVID-19 lockdowns, border policies and executive orders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the posts, the account user could be seen mocking someone for sharing an election projection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Didn’t you also think Biden would lose in a landslide yeah I would not be very confident in your election predictions," the OP wrote in February 2021.</p>

<p>Torba added he was releasing the data "at significant personal and business risk" by defying the DC consensus and publishing first definitive evidence that the shooter was a Biden supporter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-secret-service-director-grilled-by-lawmakers-on-trump-assassination-attempt-743179"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Crooks' search history&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The FBI last week&nbsp;confirmed that Crooks had searched for Trump as well as Biden in the lead-up to the events of July 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>FBI added that the 20-year-old&nbsp;searched for&nbsp;dates of Trump appearances and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) where Democrats are expected to certify Kamala Harris' nomination for the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-new-bodycam-video-shows-failed-assassin-thomas-crooks-in-pool-of-blood-on-roof-watch-743681"><strong>Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Crooks neutralised by Secret Service</strong></h2>

<p>Crooks was killed by the US Secret Service (SS)&nbsp;after he fired multiple rounds from an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in a bid to&nbsp;assassinate Trump. The former president was saved by mere inches as the bullet meant for his head, just grazed the top portion of his right ear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 20-year-old shooter fired from a building, only 130 metres away from the Republican leader despite being well inside the security perimeter of Secret Service, FBI and local law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crooks had also placed explosives&nbsp;in his car and reports indicate that he planned to blow it up after surviving the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, after the incident, it was revealed that Crooks was a registered Republican but had donated to Progressive Turnout Project - a liberal voter turnout group, through the Democratic donation platform ActBlue.&nbsp;</p>

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Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump, appears to have used a social media microblogging site called 'Gab' to lend support to President Joe Biden and his policies.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump, appears to have used a social media microblogging site called 'Gab' to lend support to President Joe Biden and his policies. According to the platform's CEO, Andrew Torba, he learned about Crooks' allegiances after getting an "emergency disclosure request from a law enforcement agency". "Approximately 30 minutes ago, Gab learned that Thomas Crooks, the deranged Joe Biden supporter who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, may have had an account on our platform. We are unable to confirm that the account in question actually belonged to him," wrote Torba on X (formerly Twitter). "The account was last active on the site in 2021. As far as we are aware, the account did not use the site to send any direct messages. He posted on the site nine (9) times total," Torba added. 🚨Approximately 30 minutes ago, Gab learned that Thomas Crooks, the deranged Joe Biden supporter who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, may have had an account on our platform. We are unable to confirm that the account in question actually belonged to him. The… pic.twitter.com/BcJrZJ4Yhk — Andrew Torba (@BasedTorba) July 24, 2024 × The account in question went by the alias of @epicmicrowave and expressed support for Biden's COVID-19 lockdowns, border policies and executive orders. In one of the posts, the account user could be seen mocking someone for sharing an election projection. "Didn’t you also think Biden would lose in a landslide yeah I would not be very confident in your election predictions," the OP wrote in February 2021. Torba added he was releasing the data "at significant personal and business risk" by defying the DC consensus and publishing first definitive evidence that the shooter was a Biden supporter. Watch | US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt × Crooks' search history The FBI last week confirmed that Crooks had searched for Trump as well as Biden in the lead-up to the events of July 13. FBI added that the 20-year-old searched for dates of Trump appearances and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) where Democrats are expected to certify Kamala Harris' nomination for the president. Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH Crooks neutralised by Secret Service Crooks was killed by the US Secret Service (SS) after he fired multiple rounds from an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in a bid to assassinate Trump. The former president was saved by mere inches as the bullet meant for his head, just grazed the top portion of his right ear. The 20-year-old shooter fired from a building, only 130 metres away from the Republican leader despite being well inside the security perimeter of Secret Service, FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Crooks had also placed explosives in his car and reports indicate that he planned to blow it up after surviving the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt. Notably, after the incident, it was revealed that Crooks was a registered Republican but had donated to Progressive Turnout Project - a liberal voter turnout group, through the Democratic donation platform ActBlue. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump shooter Thomas Crooks’ likely social media account he used to support Biden found

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Fox News invites Donald Trump & Kamala Harris to debate on September 17

The biggest twist yet in the race for the White House, US President Joe Biden has finally called it quits as the Democratic contestant, he won't stand for re-election later this year. He has named his Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic Party's ticket against Donald Trump.

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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called President Trump's plan to ban Mexican-made cars a "bluff" that "isn't serious." President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as Amlo, said that Trump's plan will not be implemented since it would lead to a substantial increase in car pricing in the US.

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<p>United States former president Donald Trump is now safe and sound after the assassination attempt and the shooter has died long back, but the conspiracy theories don't seem to die anytime soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After claiming that some 'holy spirit' descended on the national flag of the country which had twisted minutes before the attack, the theorists have now taken the discussion further to the idea that some UFO or alien appeared just before the shooting and saved Trump's life.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/people-hail-tangled-us-flag-call-it-an-angel-holy-spirit-which-saved-trump-during-shootout-741260">People hail tangled US flag, call it an 'angel', 'Holy Spirit' which saved Trump during shootout</a></p>

<p>A new footage has gone viral in which a flying disk has been spotted behind the flag, which many have claimed was an unidentified flying object (UFO) that made its appearance minutes before Trump was shot at the stage in the Pennsylvania rally on July 13.</p>

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<p>In the viral video, a disc-like object is seen soaring in the sky behind the American flag just before bullets were fired.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how social media users are reacting to the viral video</strong></h2>

<p>The UFO has been proclaimed as 'guardian angels' by some social media users who claimed that it protected Trump from the bullets. Days after the rally, Trump had also said, "God saved me".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A logical explanation was the discs spotted were drones surveilling the area, however, some reports claimed that there "were no Secret Service drones flying at the time."</p>

<p>"I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead. By luck or by God, many people are saying it's by God, I'm still here," Trump had said while speaking to the New York Post.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Race to White House: Harris/Trump in a close battle</strong></p>

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<p>Some netizens have also claimed that they spotted the mysterious objects "briefly before and after the first shot on Trump."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"UFOs are always at Trump rallies, protecting him," said a user on X. Meanwhile, other users were not convinced that the objects were alien visitors and called the claims "god [expletive] funny".</p>

<p>Speaking to The Daily Star, UFO filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee said, "It sounds a bit out there but I do believe that this attempt may have been due to the fact that, if elected President again, Trump would release the full truth about UFOs."</p>

<p>Lee said that the US government has been hiding these facts since the insiders believe that the people of the country "would not be able to handle it."&nbsp;</p>

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United States former president Donald Trump is now safe and sound after the assassination attempt and the shooter has died long back, but the conspiracy theories don't seem to die anytime soon.

United States former president Donald Trump is now safe and sound after the assassination attempt and the shooter has died long back, but the conspiracy theories don't seem to die anytime soon. After claiming that some 'holy spirit' descended on the national flag of the country which had twisted minutes before the attack, the theorists have now taken the discussion further to the idea that some UFO or alien appeared just before the shooting and saved Trump's life. Also Read: People hail tangled US flag, call it an 'angel', 'Holy Spirit' which saved Trump during shootout A new footage has gone viral in which a flying disk has been spotted behind the flag, which many have claimed was an unidentified flying object (UFO) that made its appearance minutes before Trump was shot at the stage in the Pennsylvania rally on July 13. 🇺🇸 Was a UFO Caught on Camera at Trump assassination? Just when you thought the whole event couldn’t get any stranger, clips have now emerged in which people claim a UFO features. pic.twitter.com/SV5aHtJsuH — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) July 21, 2024 × In the viral video, a disc-like object is seen soaring in the sky behind the American flag just before bullets were fired. Here's how social media users are reacting to the viral video The UFO has been proclaimed as 'guardian angels' by some social media users who claimed that it protected Trump from the bullets. Days after the rally, Trump had also said, "God saved me". A logical explanation was the discs spotted were drones surveilling the area, however, some reports claimed that there "were no Secret Service drones flying at the time." "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead. By luck or by God, many people are saying it's by God, I'm still here," Trump had said while speaking to the New York Post. Watch: Gravitas | Race to White House: Harris/Trump in a close battle Some netizens have also claimed that they spotted the mysterious objects "briefly before and after the first shot on Trump." "UFOs are always at Trump rallies, protecting him," said a user on X. Meanwhile, other users were not convinced that the objects were alien visitors and called the claims "god [expletive] funny". Speaking to The Daily Star, UFO filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee said, "It sounds a bit out there but I do believe that this attempt may have been due to the fact that, if elected President again, Trump would release the full truth about UFOs." Lee said that the US government has been hiding these facts since the insiders believe that the people of the country "would not be able to handle it." (With inputs from agencies)

After God, Americans are now thanking UFOs for saving Trump's life in assassination attempt

US Elections: Trump calls Harris new victim to defeat, first rally since Biden's exit

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign with a rally where she slammed her Republican rival Donald Trump. Meanwhile,&nbsp;following an assassination attempt, Donald Trump plans to cease outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot. This comes as&nbsp;US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has stepped down amidst calls for her resignation.</p>

<p>In other news, North Korea escalated its&nbsp;efforts against South Korea by sending trash-carrying balloons that hit the Seoul presidential compound.</p>

<p>Finally, French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting destabilisation activities during the upcoming Paris Olympics.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines for more</strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-slams-trump-at-her-first-presidential-rally-743610">Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally</a></strong></p>

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<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign's first rally by attacking Donald Trump, framing the upcoming November election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-ups-the-ante-trash-carrying-balloons-hit-south-korean-presidential-compound-743623">North Korea ups the ante, trash-carrying balloons hit South Korean presidential compound</a></strong></p>

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<p>North Korea on Wednesday (July 24) escalated its propaganda war by sending trash-carrying balloons that struck a high-profile target: the South Korean presidential compound.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-halt-outdoor-rallies-following-assassination-attempt-743641">Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

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<p>Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign's operations.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-russian-arrested-over-destabilisation-plot-in-french-capital-743621">Paris Olympics 2024: Russian arrested over 'destabilisation' plot in French capital</a></strong></p>

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<p>French police on Tuesday arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting acts of "destabilisation" during the Paris Olympics, prosecutors said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle steps down amid calls to resign</strong></p>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign with a rally where she slammed her Republican rival Donald Trump. Meanwhile, following an assassination attempt, Donald Trump plans to cease outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot.

US Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign with a rally where she slammed her Republican rival Donald Trump. Meanwhile, following an assassination attempt, Donald Trump plans to cease outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot. This comes as US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has stepped down amidst calls for her resignation. In other news, North Korea escalated its efforts against South Korea by sending trash-carrying balloons that hit the Seoul presidential compound. Finally, French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting destabilisation activities during the upcoming Paris Olympics. Click on the headlines for more Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign's first rally by attacking Donald Trump, framing the upcoming November election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. North Korea ups the ante, trash-carrying balloons hit South Korean presidential compound North Korea on Wednesday (July 24) escalated its propaganda war by sending trash-carrying balloons that struck a high-profile target: the South Korean presidential compound. Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign's operations. Paris Olympics 2024: Russian arrested over 'destabilisation' plot in French capital French police on Tuesday arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting acts of "destabilisation" during the Paris Olympics, prosecutors said. Watch | US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle steps down amid calls to resign

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FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a hearing on the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

Trump Assassination Attempt: US House judicial panel grills FBI Director Christopher Wray

<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The attempted assassination of the former president was an attack on our democracy and our democratic process and we will not and do not tolerate political violence of any kind, especially a despicable account of this magnitude," Wray said.</p>

<p>The FBI director said that the bureau agents are working "tirelessly" to learn what happened at the rally.</p>

<p>"We are going to leave no stone unturned," he said. "The shooter may be deceased but the FBI's investigation is very much ongoing."</p>

<p>Wray's promise comes in the wake of now-former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee earlier this week on Monday (July 22).</p>

<p>Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions and cited the FBI's investigation as the reason for her inability to provide lawmakers with certain information. She resigned on Wednesday (July 23) after a massive uproar on her responses, or lack thereof, during Monday's testimony.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-service-chief-kimberly-cheatle-resigns-days-after-trump-assassination-attempt-743536">US Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after Trump assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

<p>Wray was asked whether Trump's would-be assassin&nbsp;Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired eight bullets before he was killed by a Secret Service sniper. The FBI chief&nbsp;confirmed that there were eight cartridges on the roof and later said that Crooks also had a drone.</p>

<p>The FBI is still trying to find out how he was able to fire so many shots, Wray said. He added that Crooks searched online about the assassination of former US President&nbsp;John F. Kennedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously I understand very much the intense interest and focus on the Secret Service's performance, actions, decision-making, etc.," the FBI chief&nbsp;said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Trump assassination attempt: Mystery persists over Thomas Crooks' motive</strong></p>

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<p>Wray said the bureau has not found any accomplices of Trump's would-be assassin "at this time" but added that more details may emerge once the investigation is concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also&nbsp;pushed back on lawmakers' threats to defund the FBI and described potential cuts to its funding as "incredibly short-sighted."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.

FBI Director Christopher Wray, while testifying before the Republican-led House judiciary committee on Wednesday (July 24), said that the United States is in an "elevated threat environment" in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. "The attempted assassination of the former president was an attack on our democracy and our democratic process and we will not and do not tolerate political violence of any kind, especially a despicable account of this magnitude," Wray said. The FBI director said that the bureau agents are working "tirelessly" to learn what happened at the rally. "We are going to leave no stone unturned," he said. "The shooter may be deceased but the FBI's investigation is very much ongoing." Wray's promise comes in the wake of now-former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee earlier this week on Monday (July 22). Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions and cited the FBI's investigation as the reason for her inability to provide lawmakers with certain information. She resigned on Wednesday (July 23) after a massive uproar on her responses, or lack thereof, during Monday's testimony. Also read | US Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after Trump assassination attempt Wray was asked whether Trump's would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired eight bullets before he was killed by a Secret Service sniper. The FBI chief confirmed that there were eight cartridges on the roof and later said that Crooks also had a drone. The FBI is still trying to find out how he was able to fire so many shots, Wray said. He added that Crooks searched online about the assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy. "Obviously I understand very much the intense interest and focus on the Secret Service's performance, actions, decision-making, etc.," the FBI chief said. Also watch | Trump assassination attempt: Mystery persists over Thomas Crooks' motive × Wray said the bureau has not found any accomplices of Trump's would-be assassin "at this time" but added that more details may emerge once the investigation is concluded. He also pushed back on lawmakers' threats to defund the FBI and described potential cuts to its funding as "incredibly short-sighted." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination bid: FBI chief flags 'elevated threat' in senate testimony

<p>Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign&nbsp;operations.</p>

<p>The sources informed that the current plans are to hold indoor rallies, but it is likely that Trump will participate in smaller outdoor events or larger rallies in facilities where entry is fully controlled and there are no issues with high ground nearby.</p>

<p>However, spokesperson for the Trump campaign and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-remotely-defensible-donald-trump-asks-new-york-appeals-court-to-throw-out-454mn-civil-suit-verdict-743270">Donald Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454mn civil fraud verdict</a></p>

<p>Notably, news of the venue change comes on the same day Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While in a phone interview with Newsmax on Tuesday (July 23) night, Trump commented on her resignation, saying, "I just heard that she is out and she, I don’t think, had much of a choice."</p>

<p>The former president further added in recent months his campaign had been asking for more Secret Service agents at campaign events but was denied.</p>

<p>Trump also talked about an indoor rally he held in Michigan during the interview.</p>

<p>"Do I feel safe? Yeah, I have to feel safe. Otherwise, I guess, I wouldn’t be able to do this stuff," Trump said.</p>

<h2><strong>Kimberly Cheatle resigns</strong></h2>

<p>It is worth mentioning here,&nbsp;US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination&nbsp;of former&nbsp;Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-kimberly-cheatle-us-secret-service-director-who-resigned-days-after-trumps-assassination-bid-743559" target="_blank">Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid?</a></strong></p>

<p>Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination.</p>

<p>"I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an&nbsp;email sent to Secret Service agents.</p>

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Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign operations.

Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign operations. The sources informed that the current plans are to hold indoor rallies, but it is likely that Trump will participate in smaller outdoor events or larger rallies in facilities where entry is fully controlled and there are no issues with high ground nearby. However, spokesperson for the Trump campaign and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Also read: Donald Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454mn civil fraud verdict Notably, news of the venue change comes on the same day Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation. While in a phone interview with Newsmax on Tuesday (July 23) night, Trump commented on her resignation, saying, "I just heard that she is out and she, I don’t think, had much of a choice." The former president further added in recent months his campaign had been asking for more Secret Service agents at campaign events but was denied. Trump also talked about an indoor rally he held in Michigan during the interview. "Do I feel safe? Yeah, I have to feel safe. Otherwise, I guess, I wouldn’t be able to do this stuff," Trump said. Kimberly Cheatle resigns It is worth mentioning here, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month. Also read | Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid? Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination. "I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an email sent to Secret Service agents. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation coming under fire over the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle steps down amid calls to resign

Newly-released bodycam footage has captured the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, revealing law enforcement officers discussing how the gunman was on their radar before he opened fire. The graphic video was released by Senator Chuck Grassley on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Trump Assassination Attempt: Republican Senator shares three-minute-long bodycam footage

US President Biden says he's 'grateful' to Kimberly Cheatle as she steps down as US Secret Service Chief

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns as she acknowledges secret service 'failure'

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said on Tuesday, a sign the two men are looking to improve ties. Watch in for more details!

Netanyahu in Washington: Donald Trump to meet Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida on Friday

<p>Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir. Fred C. Trump III in his book, 'All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way', mentions how one afternoon in the early 1970s, his uncle came boiling over his beloved car being damaged.</p>

<p>“Donald was pissed. Boy, was he pissed,” The Guardian quotes Trump III as writing in the book. The incident allegedly unfolded at his grandparents’ house in Queens, New York City.</p>

<p>His uncle then showed him his “cotillon white Cadillac Eldorado convertible” which had one “giant gash, at least two feet long” in its retractable canvas roof, which also had “another, shorter gash next to it.” Trump then allegedly used racist slurs.</p>

<p>"Look what the n***s did", Trump III recalls his uncle's racist outburst.</p>

<p>I "knew that was a bad word," writes Trump III.</p>

<p>He then goes straight for the key question: “Was Donald a racist?” However, he settles for, "Perhaps everyone in Queens was a racist then.”</p>

<h2><strong>Response from Trump campaign</strong></h2>

<p>A spokesperson for the Trump campaign vehemently denied the allegations. “This is completely fabricated and total fake news of the highest order,” said Steven Cheung.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwic4ajSyb-HAxVcRmwGHcD_CqIQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-halt-outdoor-rallies-following-assassination-attempt-743641" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-halt-outdoor-rallies-following-assassination-attempt-743641&amp;ved=2ahUKEwic4ajSyb-HAxVcRmwGHcD_CqIQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE">Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

<p>“It is appalling a lie so blatantly disgusting can be printed in media. Anyone who knows President Trump knows he would never use such language, and false stories like this have been thoroughly debunked,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous claims</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has faced similar allegations in the past as well. As per rumours, he used the n-word while working for The Apprentice, the hit NBC TV show. He allegedly used the slur while referring to a black finalist, something that Trump strongly disputes.</p>

<p>He also denied the existence of a tape that allegedly contained the video of him saying the slur.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwic4ajSyb-HAxVcRmwGHcD_CqIQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/simply-not-true-elon-musk-denies-media-reports-of-massive-45mn-donations-to-donald-trump-743726" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/simply-not-true-elon-musk-denies-media-reports-of-massive-45mn-donations-to-donald-trump-743726&amp;ved=2ahUKEwic4ajSyb-HAxVcRmwGHcD_CqIQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE">`Simply not true`: Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, Mary Trump, the sister of Trump III, also claimed to have heard his uncle saying the n-word and antisemitic slurs.</p>

<p>Trump III’s memoir is slated to be released this coming Tuesday in the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir.

Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir. Fred C. Trump III in his book, 'All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way', mentions how one afternoon in the early 1970s, his uncle came boiling over his beloved car being damaged. “Donald was pissed. Boy, was he pissed,” The Guardian quotes Trump III as writing in the book. The incident allegedly unfolded at his grandparents’ house in Queens, New York City. His uncle then showed him his “cotillon white Cadillac Eldorado convertible” which had one “giant gash, at least two feet long” in its retractable canvas roof, which also had “another, shorter gash next to it.” Trump then allegedly used racist slurs. "Look what the n***s did", Trump III recalls his uncle's racist outburst. I "knew that was a bad word," writes Trump III. He then goes straight for the key question: “Was Donald a racist?” However, he settles for, "Perhaps everyone in Queens was a racist then.” Response from Trump campaign A spokesperson for the Trump campaign vehemently denied the allegations. “This is completely fabricated and total fake news of the highest order,” said Steven Cheung. Also read: Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt “It is appalling a lie so blatantly disgusting can be printed in media. Anyone who knows President Trump knows he would never use such language, and false stories like this have been thoroughly debunked,” he added. Previous claims Trump has faced similar allegations in the past as well. As per rumours, he used the n-word while working for The Apprentice, the hit NBC TV show. He allegedly used the slur while referring to a black finalist, something that Trump strongly disputes. He also denied the existence of a tape that allegedly contained the video of him saying the slur. Also read: `Simply not true`: Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump Earlier, Mary Trump, the sister of Trump III, also claimed to have heard his uncle saying the n-word and antisemitic slurs. Trump III’s memoir is slated to be released this coming Tuesday in the US. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Pissed’ Trump used ‘n-word’ over damage to car, nephew claims in memoir

<p>Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election.</p>

<p>In an interview with conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk stated, "What's been reported in the media is simply not true. I am not donating $45 million a month to Trump."</p>

<p>His denial comes after the Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was planning substantial monthly donations to America PAC. The PAC focuses on voter registration and early voting initiatives in swing states, aiming to counter the Democrats' get-out-the-vote campaigns.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk's actual contributions to the PAC</strong></h2>

<p>Musk on X confirmed his support for America PAC, however, he clarified that his contributions were significantly lower than reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-new-bodycam-video-shows-failed-assassin-thomas-crooks-in-pool-of-blood-on-roof-watch-743681">Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>"I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level, and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy and individual freedom," Musk said, replying to a user post&nbsp;on social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit and freedom."</p>

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<p>Musk, as per Fox Business, emphasised that America PAC, which he helped create, would support Trump, but "is not supposed to be a sort of hyperpartisan."</p>

<p>"I wouldn't say that I'm, for example, MAGA, or Make America Great Again. I think America is great. I'm more M-A-G, Make America Greater," Musk told Peterson.</p>

<h2><strong>Didn't Musk say he's not donating to either Biden or Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, the Tesla CEO&nbsp;in March said he did not plan to contribute to either the Trump or Biden campaigns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this shift in his donation decision happens to align with Musk's recent endorsement of Trump following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-announces-his-son-is-dead-blames-woke-mind-virus-for-killing-his-trans-child-743257">Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child</a></strong></p>

<p>"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X after the incident.</p>

<p>In his conversation with Peterson, Musk explained his alignment with Trump based on shared values of meritocracy and individual freedom and not the "cult of personality" around Trump".</p>

<p>He said he believes that Trump displayed "great courage" after the failed assassination attempt.</p>

<p>The billionaire has also shown support for the victims of the recent Trump campaign rally shooting. He donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe page authorised by Trump to assist the victims and their families. The shooting resulted in one rally attendee's death while protecting his family, and two other spectators were injured.</p>

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Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election.

Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election. In an interview with conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk stated, "What's been reported in the media is simply not true. I am not donating $45 million a month to Trump." His denial comes after the Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was planning substantial monthly donations to America PAC. The PAC focuses on voter registration and early voting initiatives in swing states, aiming to counter the Democrats' get-out-the-vote campaigns. Musk's actual contributions to the PAC Musk on X confirmed his support for America PAC, however, he clarified that his contributions were significantly lower than reported. Also read | Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH "I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level, and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy and individual freedom," Musk said, replying to a user post on social media platform X. "Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit and freedom." Yeah, it’s ridiculous. I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy & individual freedom. Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit & freedom. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2024 × Musk, as per Fox Business, emphasised that America PAC, which he helped create, would support Trump, but "is not supposed to be a sort of hyperpartisan." "I wouldn't say that I'm, for example, MAGA, or Make America Great Again. I think America is great. I'm more M-A-G, Make America Greater," Musk told Peterson. Didn't Musk say he's not donating to either Biden or Trump? Yes, the Tesla CEO in March said he did not plan to contribute to either the Trump or Biden campaigns. However, this shift in his donation decision happens to align with Musk's recent endorsement of Trump following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. Also read | Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X after the incident. In his conversation with Peterson, Musk explained his alignment with Trump based on shared values of meritocracy and individual freedom and not the "cult of personality" around Trump". He said he believes that Trump displayed "great courage" after the failed assassination attempt. The billionaire has also shown support for the victims of the recent Trump campaign rally shooting. He donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe page authorised by Trump to assist the victims and their families. The shooting resulted in one rally attendee's death while protecting his family, and two other spectators were injured. (With inputs from agencies)

'Simply not true': Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump

<p>The Trump campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, arguing that funds raised for US President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid cannot be transferred to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.</p>

<p>Trump campaign's general counsel, David Warrington, filed the complaint on Tuesday (July 23) and argued that transfer&nbsp;of the funds to Harris's presidential campaign would amount to blatantly violating the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-makes-1st-public-appearance-after-exiting-us-elections-to-address-america-from-oval-office-at-this-time-743678">Biden makes public appearance, to address US from Oval Office at THIS time</a></p>

<p>It may be mentioned here&nbsp;that on Sunday (July 21), US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race for the White House amid mounting pressure from top Democrats and donors following his disastrous presidential debate against Trump in late month and endorsed his Vice President.</p>

<p>"Kamala Harris is attempting to pull off a $91.5 million heist of Joe Biden's leftover campaign cash—a brazen money grab that would constitute the single largest excessive contribution and the biggest violation in the history of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended," Warrington said.</p>

<p>However, the Harris campaign dismissed the charge as baseless.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his complaint, first reported by The New York Times, Warrington blamed Biden and Harris of blatantly violating the Act by receiving too much contribution of nearly 100 million dollars, and for filing fake forms with the Commission purporting to repurpose one candidate's principal campaign committee for the use of another candidate.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/simply-not-true-elon-musk-denies-media-reports-of-massive-45mn-donations-to-donald-trump-743726">'Simply not true': Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump</a></p>

<p>"Harris is trying to commit the largest campaign finance violation in American history and she is using the Commission's own forms to do it," Warrington said in his complaint.</p>

<p>"The Commission must not and cannot sit carelessly while one candidate takes nearly one hundred million dollars from the authorised committee of another, in violation of the Act," he wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Trump vs Harris: Poll data shows Kamala Harris leading by 2% over Trump</strong></p>

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<p>Harris campaign spokesperson Charles Kretchmer Lutvak responded to the complaint in a statement, saying, “Republicans are jealous that Democrats are eager to defeat Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again allies, but baseless legal claims like the ones they've made for years to try to suppress votes and steal elections will only distract them while we sign up volunteers, talk to voters, and win this election."</p>

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The Trump campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, arguing that funds raised for US President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid cannot be transferred to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

The Trump campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, arguing that funds raised for US President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid cannot be transferred to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Trump campaign's general counsel, David Warrington, filed the complaint on Tuesday (July 23) and argued that transfer of the funds to Harris's presidential campaign would amount to blatantly violating the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Also read: Biden makes public appearance, to address US from Oval Office at THIS time It may be mentioned here that on Sunday (July 21), US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race for the White House amid mounting pressure from top Democrats and donors following his disastrous presidential debate against Trump in late month and endorsed his Vice President. "Kamala Harris is attempting to pull off a $91.5 million heist of Joe Biden's leftover campaign cash—a brazen money grab that would constitute the single largest excessive contribution and the biggest violation in the history of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended," Warrington said. However, the Harris campaign dismissed the charge as baseless. In his complaint, first reported by The New York Times, Warrington blamed Biden and Harris of blatantly violating the Act by receiving too much contribution of nearly 100 million dollars, and for filing fake forms with the Commission purporting to repurpose one candidate's principal campaign committee for the use of another candidate. Also read: 'Simply not true': Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump "Harris is trying to commit the largest campaign finance violation in American history and she is using the Commission's own forms to do it," Warrington said in his complaint. "The Commission must not and cannot sit carelessly while one candidate takes nearly one hundred million dollars from the authorised committee of another, in violation of the Act," he wrote. Watch: Trump vs Harris: Poll data shows Kamala Harris leading by 2% over Trump × Harris campaign spokesperson Charles Kretchmer Lutvak responded to the complaint in a statement, saying, “Republicans are jealous that Democrats are eager to defeat Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again allies, but baseless legal claims like the ones they've made for years to try to suppress votes and steal elections will only distract them while we sign up volunteers, talk to voters, and win this election." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump campaign files complaint against transfer of Biden's funds to Harris

<p>US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination&nbsp;of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.</p>

<p>Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination.</p>

<p>"I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an&nbsp;email sent to Secret Service agents on Tuesday (July 23).&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said she was deeply committed to the agency but added that, "in light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director."</p>

<h2><strong>Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Joe Biden reacts</strong></h2>

<p>In an official statement, US President Joe Biden hailed Kimberly Cheatle's record. "As a leader, it takes honor, courage, and incredible integrity to take full responsibility for an organization tasked with one of the most challenging jobs in public service," he wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-kimberly-cheatle-us-secret-service-director-who-resigned-days-after-trumps-assassination-bid-743559">Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid?</a></strong></p>

<p>"The independent review to get to the bottom of what happened on July 13 continues, and I look forward to assessing its conclusions. We all know what happened that day can never happen again. As we move forward, I wish Kim all the best, and I will plan to appoint a new Director soon," he added.</p>

<p>Reacting to her resignation, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. It was my great honor to do so!" &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt</strong></p>

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<p>Cheatle appeared before a congressional committee on Monday and said the attack on Trump represented "the most significant operational failure of the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;in decades" -- a reference to the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan.</p>

<p>Both Republicans and Democrats called on Cheatle to resign during the tense House hearing.</p>


US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month. Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination. "I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an email sent to Secret Service agents on Tuesday (July 23). She said she was deeply committed to the agency but added that, "in light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director." Kimberly Cheatle resigns: Joe Biden reacts In an official statement, US President Joe Biden hailed Kimberly Cheatle's record. "As a leader, it takes honor, courage, and incredible integrity to take full responsibility for an organization tasked with one of the most challenging jobs in public service," he wrote. Also read | Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid? "The independent review to get to the bottom of what happened on July 13 continues, and I look forward to assessing its conclusions. We all know what happened that day can never happen again. As we move forward, I wish Kim all the best, and I will plan to appoint a new Director soon," he added. Reacting to her resignation, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. It was my great honor to do so!" Also watch | US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt × Cheatle appeared before a congressional committee on Monday and said the attack on Trump represented "the most significant operational failure of the Secret Service in decades" -- a reference to the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan. Both Republicans and Democrats called on Cheatle to resign during the tense House hearing.

US Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle resigns days after Trump assassination attempt

<p><em><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;</strong></em><strong>Trump shooting video:</strong> A new bodycam video from the failed assassination bid on Republican&nbsp;presidential candidate Donald Trump has been shared by a Congressman, which purportedly shows secret service agents and local police gathered on the roof of a building from where Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at the&nbsp;former US president.<br />
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Chuck Grassley, a Republican Senator from Iowa, shared the video on Tuesday (July 23), with a post on X saying: "Bodycam footage provides more info than Secret Service will share" with American.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-slams-trump-at-her-first-presidential-rally-743610">Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally</a><br />
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He added that&nbsp;the video was&nbsp;obtained from Beaver Co Emergency Services Unit in compliance with congressional requests, referring to the county in Pennsylvania where the shooting happened on July 13 when Trump was addressing the meeting.</p>

<h2>What is in new bodycam footage of Trump assassination bid?</h2>

<p>The video, likely captured from the bodycam of a local police sniper,&nbsp;appears to show a group of law enforcement agents, including those from US Secret Service, and local police, on the rooftop. They're talking while one of them is holding a couple of cell phones. Behind them, what appears to be a dead body with blood trailing all the way the roof.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-service-chief-kimberly-cheatle-resigns-days-after-trump-assassination-attempt-743536" target="_blank">US Secret Service chief resigns days after Trump assassination attempt</a><br />
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<h2>Secret Service faces heat as chief resigns</h2>

<p>It is apparent from the video that local police snipers posted in the building from where Crooks pulled the trigger had located him before the shooting. In fact, one of them even snapped his picture. It was claimed that Secret Service had been alerted by local police, yet allowed Trump to go with the planned rally speech in spite of the threat perception.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-halt-outdoor-rallies-following-assassination-attempt-743641">Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt</a><br />
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The new bodycam video was shared on the same day Kimberly Cheatle resigned as Secret Service chief after facing Congressional grilling on the major security lapse.<br />
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Trump was shot at multiple times, with one bullet grazing past his ear. He survived and was endorsed as Republican candidate for president at the party convention held two days after the shooting.<br />
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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Trump shooting video: A new bodycam video from the failed assassination bid on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been shared by a Congressman, which purportedly shows secret service agents and local police gathered on the roof of a building from where Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at the former US president.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Trump shooting video: A new bodycam video from the failed assassination bid on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been shared by a Congressman, which purportedly shows secret service agents and local police gathered on the roof of a building from where Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at the former US president. Chuck Grassley, a Republican Senator from Iowa, shared the video on Tuesday (July 23), with a post on X saying: "Bodycam footage provides more info than Secret Service will share" with American. Also read: Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally "We NEED detailed answers ASAP on security failures TRANSPARENCY BRINGS ACCOUNTABILITY," Grassley said. He added that the video was obtained from Beaver Co Emergency Services Unit in compliance with congressional requests, referring to the county in Pennsylvania where the shooting happened on July 13 when Trump was addressing the meeting. What is in new bodycam footage of Trump assassination bid? The video, likely captured from the bodycam of a local police sniper, appears to show a group of law enforcement agents, including those from US Secret Service, and local police, on the rooftop. They're talking while one of them is holding a couple of cell phones. Behind them, what appears to be a dead body with blood trailing all the way the roof. Also read: US Secret Service chief resigns days after Trump assassination attempt Here is the full video: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify authenticity of content shared on social media This is ATROCIOUS! The snipers inside the building got a picture of Crooks before the shooting, sent it in (to the other Secret Service agents?), lost sight of Crooks, and yet SS still let Trump come out on the stage to be a sitting duck at 130 yards. pic.twitter.com/X85OBZZGDD — Viva Frei (@thevivafrei) July 24, 2024 × Secret Service faces heat as chief resigns It is apparent from the video that local police snipers posted in the building from where Crooks pulled the trigger had located him before the shooting. In fact, one of them even snapped his picture. It was claimed that Secret Service had been alerted by local police, yet allowed Trump to go with the planned rally speech in spite of the threat perception. Also read: Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt The new bodycam video was shared on the same day Kimberly Cheatle resigned as Secret Service chief after facing Congressional grilling on the major security lapse. Trump was shot at multiple times, with one bullet grazing past his ear. He survived and was endorsed as Republican candidate for president at the party convention held two days after the shooting. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday (Jul 23) resigned after coming under intense scrutiny in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump. The decision came a day after Cheatle acknowledged that the agency failed in its mission to prevent the assassination bid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cheatle was facing calls from both Republicans and Democrats to step down after a 20-year-old gunman wounded the Republican presidential candidate at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The 78-year-old was hit in the ear by the&nbsp;gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her resignation letter, Cheatle said that she made the "difficult" decision to leave the agency "with a heavy heart".&nbsp;She said, "In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that, I have made the difficult decision to step down as your Director."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-service-chief-kimberly-cheatle-resigns-days-after-trump-assassination-attempt-743536">US Secret Service chief resigns days after Trump assassination attempt</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Who is Kimberly Cheatle?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Cheatle joined the Secret Service in 1995 and spent more than two decades, including the time when she was part of Biden's security detail while he was vice president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She left the agency&nbsp;in 2021 to serve as the Senior Director for Global Security for PepsiCo in North America. Her role for PepsiCo involved developing risk management assessments and risk mitigation strategies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She returned to the agency after she was appointed by Biden in 2022. At the time, the president had said he had "complete trust" in Cheatle. "When Kim served on my security detail when I was Vice President, we came to trust her judgement and counsel," Biden had said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Cheatle was the 27th Director of the US Secret Service and was&nbsp;one of the only two women to ever serve in this post. Previously, she had been the first woman to serve as the agency's assistant director of protective operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While weighing in on her career, she once credited her brother for inspiring her. Cheatle&nbsp;had said that her brother had aspired to be a state trooper but was killed in a car accident in 1988.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She grew up in the US state of Illinois and studied at a Catholic high school in Danville, Ill., which is about 130 miles south of Chicago. According to the News-Gazette, she graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in sociology.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Kamala Harris raises record $81 million in campaign funds in 24 hours</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What is the Secret Service?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Secret Service is responsible for the protection of current and former US presidents. When Cheatle&nbsp;appeared before the House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Monday, she told lawmakers she took responsibility for the shooting, calling it the largest failure by the Secret Service since then-President Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Secret Service faces investigations from multiple congressional committees and the internal watchdog of the US Department of Homeland Security, its parent organisation, over its performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden has also called for an independent review.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday (Jul 23) resigned after coming under intense scrutiny in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump.

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday (Jul 23) resigned after coming under intense scrutiny in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump. The decision came a day after Cheatle acknowledged that the agency failed in its mission to prevent the assassination bid. Cheatle was facing calls from both Republicans and Democrats to step down after a 20-year-old gunman wounded the Republican presidential candidate at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The 78-year-old was hit in the ear by the gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. In her resignation letter, Cheatle said that she made the "difficult" decision to leave the agency "with a heavy heart". She said, "In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that, I have made the difficult decision to step down as your Director." Also read: US Secret Service chief resigns days after Trump assassination attempt Who is Kimberly Cheatle? Cheatle joined the Secret Service in 1995 and spent more than two decades, including the time when she was part of Biden's security detail while he was vice president. She left the agency in 2021 to serve as the Senior Director for Global Security for PepsiCo in North America. Her role for PepsiCo involved developing risk management assessments and risk mitigation strategies. She returned to the agency after she was appointed by Biden in 2022. At the time, the president had said he had "complete trust" in Cheatle. "When Kim served on my security detail when I was Vice President, we came to trust her judgement and counsel," Biden had said. Also read: The VP’s VP: Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear among frontrunners to be Kamala’s running mate Cheatle was the 27th Director of the US Secret Service and was one of the only two women to ever serve in this post. Previously, she had been the first woman to serve as the agency's assistant director of protective operations. While weighing in on her career, she once credited her brother for inspiring her. Cheatle had said that her brother had aspired to be a state trooper but was killed in a car accident in 1988. She grew up in the US state of Illinois and studied at a Catholic high school in Danville, Ill., which is about 130 miles south of Chicago. According to the News-Gazette, she graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Watch: Kamala Harris raises record $81 million in campaign funds in 24 hours × What is the Secret Service? The Secret Service is responsible for the protection of current and former US presidents. When Cheatle appeared before the House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Monday, she told lawmakers she took responsibility for the shooting, calling it the largest failure by the Secret Service since then-President Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The Secret Service faces investigations from multiple congressional committees and the internal watchdog of the US Department of Homeland Security, its parent organisation, over its performance. Biden has also called for an independent review. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she would become the party's nominee for president in August, American media reported on Tuesday (July 23).</p>

<p>A survey by the news agency Associated Press showed that Harris had the support of 2,538 delegates which is well beyond&nbsp;the 1,976 needed to win the delegate's vote in the coming weeks.</p>

<p>On Monday,&nbsp;Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime&nbsp;Harrison said that the party would deliver&nbsp;a presidential nominee by August 7. Delegates can still change their minds before August 7.</p>

<h2><strong>A debut campaign speech</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, President Joe Biden decided to step down from the White House race,&nbsp;throwing his support behind Harris. In her first public appearance since the announcement, Harris&nbsp;rallied supporters on Monday with a debut campaign speech vowing to go after Republican nominee Donald Trump.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/his-legacy-is-unmatched-kamala-harris-in-first-speech-after-biden-dropped-out-of-presidential-race-743171">‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race</a></strong></p>

<p>A former courtroom prosecutor, Harris said, "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain."</p>

<p>"So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type. In this campaign, I will proudly, I will proudly put my record against his," she added.</p>

<p>Harris also outlined a series of policies she promised to pursue including signing laws to protect abortion rights and ban assault rifles and said she would make rebuilding the middle class the focus of her presidency.</p>

<h2><strong>Harris campaign raises $81 mn</strong></h2>

<p>Harris' campaign said it raised $81 million in the 24 hours following Biden's exit, the most for a single day in the 2024 campaign for either party. On Tuesday, the vice president would travel to&nbsp;Milwaukee, which last week saw the Republican National Convention that offered a stark display of Trump's dominance over his party.</p>

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United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she would become the party's nominee for president in August, American media reported on Tuesday (July 23).

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she would become the party's nominee for president in August, American media reported on Tuesday (July 23). A survey by the news agency Associated Press showed that Harris had the support of 2,538 delegates which is well beyond the 1,976 needed to win the delegate's vote in the coming weeks. On Monday, Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison said that the party would deliver a presidential nominee by August 7. Delegates can still change their minds before August 7. A debut campaign speech On Sunday, President Joe Biden decided to step down from the White House race, throwing his support behind Harris. In her first public appearance since the announcement, Harris rallied supporters on Monday with a debut campaign speech vowing to go after Republican nominee Donald Trump. Also read | ‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race A former courtroom prosecutor, Harris said, "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain." "So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type. In this campaign, I will proudly, I will proudly put my record against his," she added. Harris also outlined a series of policies she promised to pursue including signing laws to protect abortion rights and ban assault rifles and said she would make rebuilding the middle class the focus of her presidency. Harris campaign raises $81 mn Harris' campaign said it raised $81 million in the 24 hours following Biden's exit, the most for a single day in the 2024 campaign for either party. On Tuesday, the vice president would travel to Milwaukee, which last week saw the Republican National Convention that offered a stark display of Trump's dominance over his party. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee

<p>It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House. Earlier, Harris had set a record for 24-hour fundraising, having added $81 million to her kitty soon after being endorsed by Biden and senior Democrats for the top job.<br />
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This is a setback for her Republican rival and former president Donald Trump, at least temporarily. The final fundraising data for July will come out only at the end of the month, but before Kamala entered the ring, Trump was comfortably ahead, having raised at least $35 million more than the Biden campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-kamala-harris-secures-delegates-to-become-democratic-nominee-743277">US presidential election: Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee</a></strong></p>

<p>According to her campaign cited in American media, Harris has raised at least $100 million so far between Sunday afternoon,&nbsp;when Biden posted a statement announcing his exit from the race and endorsed his deputy for president, and Monday evening.<br />
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Citing her campaign, ABC News reported that the money was raised by Democratic National Committee and its fundraising committees.</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris to hold first campaign rally in Milwaukee</strong></h2>

<p>Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally in Milwaukee in Wisconsin state, where just days ago at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was formally named as the GOP's presidential candidate. As per reports, she is expected to attack Trump and his running mate JD Vance on issues including abortion.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/his-legacy-is-unmatched-kamala-harris-in-first-speech-after-biden-dropped-out-of-presidential-race-743171">‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race</a></strong></p>

<p>She is "prepared to prosecute the case against Donald Trump," ABC News cited her campaign as saying, in a possible reference to her career as a public prosecutor. "There's no better place to drive this contrast than Milwaukee," it said.</p>

<p>She will continue to target Trump as a convicted felon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: How Biden was forced to give up re-election dream, endorse Kamala Harris</strong></p>

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<p>Ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, Harris has already got enough delegates to become the party's candidate for president, making her the presumptive nominee.&nbsp;At least 58,000 people have signed up to volunteer for Harris, as per the campaign.</p>

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It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House.

It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House. Earlier, Harris had set a record for 24-hour fundraising, having added $81 million to her kitty soon after being endorsed by Biden and senior Democrats for the top job. This is a setback for her Republican rival and former president Donald Trump, at least temporarily. The final fundraising data for July will come out only at the end of the month, but before Kamala entered the ring, Trump was comfortably ahead, having raised at least $35 million more than the Biden campaign. Also read | US presidential election: Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee According to her campaign cited in American media, Harris has raised at least $100 million so far between Sunday afternoon, when Biden posted a statement announcing his exit from the race and endorsed his deputy for president, and Monday evening. Citing her campaign, ABC News reported that the money was raised by Democratic National Committee and its fundraising committees. Kamala Harris to hold first campaign rally in Milwaukee Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally in Milwaukee in Wisconsin state, where just days ago at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was formally named as the GOP's presidential candidate. As per reports, she is expected to attack Trump and his running mate JD Vance on issues including abortion. Also read | ‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race She is "prepared to prosecute the case against Donald Trump," ABC News cited her campaign as saying, in a possible reference to her career as a public prosecutor. "There's no better place to drive this contrast than Milwaukee," it said. She will continue to target Trump as a convicted felon. Also watch | Gravitas: How Biden was forced to give up re-election dream, endorse Kamala Harris × Ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, Harris has already got enough delegates to become the party's candidate for president, making her the presumptive nominee. At least 58,000 people have signed up to volunteer for Harris, as per the campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

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