<p>The man who was killed during the assassination attempt on former United States (US) president Donald Trump has been identified. According to&nbsp;Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the victim was&nbsp;Corey Comperatore,&nbsp;a former fire chief from Butler. He was aged 50 at the time of his death.</p>

<p>Governor Shapiro called&nbsp;Comperatore a "hero" and said that he was an avid supporter of Trump. "Corey was an avid supporter of the former president and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community," Shapiro told reporters.</p>

<h2><strong>'May his memory be a blessing'</strong></h2>

<p>"Corey was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community and most especially, we loved his family," Shapiro further said during the press conference.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Pennsylvania governor said that, according to&nbsp;Comperatore's wife, her husband protected the family when gunfire began at Trump's rally.</p>

<p>"She also asked that I share with all of you that Corey died a hero, that Corey dove on his family to protect them last night at this rally," said Shapiro. "Corey was the very best of us. May his memory be a blessing," Shapiro added.</p>

<h2><strong>'The hatred of one man...'</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on Facebook, the victim's sister&nbsp;Dawn Comperatore Schafer said, "He was a hero that shielded his daughters. His wife and girls just lived through the unthinkable and unimaginable. My baby brother just turned 50 and had so much life left to experience."</p>

<p>Talking about the shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, Schafer said, "The hatred for one man took the life of the one man we loved the most."</p>

<p>"Hatred has no limits and love has no bounds. Pray for my sister-in-law, nieces, my mother, sister, me, and his nieces and nephews as this feels like a terrible nightmare but we know it is our painful reality," she added.<br />
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The man who was killed during the assassination attempt on former United States (US) president Donald Trump has been identified. According to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the victim was Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief from Butler.

The man who was killed during the assassination attempt on former United States (US) president Donald Trump has been identified. According to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the victim was Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief from Butler. He was aged 50 at the time of his death. Governor Shapiro called Comperatore a "hero" and said that he was an avid supporter of Trump. "Corey was an avid supporter of the former president and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community," Shapiro told reporters. 'May his memory be a blessing' "Corey was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community and most especially, we loved his family," Shapiro further said during the press conference. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Gunman who opened fire had explosives in his car The Pennsylvania governor said that, according to Comperatore's wife, her husband protected the family when gunfire began at Trump's rally. "She also asked that I share with all of you that Corey died a hero, that Corey dove on his family to protect them last night at this rally," said Shapiro. "Corey was the very best of us. May his memory be a blessing," Shapiro added. 'The hatred of one man...' In a post on Facebook, the victim's sister Dawn Comperatore Schafer said, "He was a hero that shielded his daughters. His wife and girls just lived through the unthinkable and unimaginable. My baby brother just turned 50 and had so much life left to experience." Talking about the shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, Schafer said, "The hatred for one man took the life of the one man we loved the most." "Hatred has no limits and love has no bounds. Pray for my sister-in-law, nieces, my mother, sister, me, and his nieces and nephews as this feels like a terrible nightmare but we know it is our painful reality," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Who was the man killed at ex-US president's rally?

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<p>Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who on Sunday (July 14) opened fire on former United States (US) president Donald Trump during his re-election campaign rally in&nbsp;Pennsylvania,&nbsp;had explosives in his car, American media reported.</p>

<p>Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, law enforcement officials said that&nbsp;bomb-making materials were found inside Crooks' vehicle that was parked near the campaign event venue in Butler.</p>

<p>Bomb-making materials were also found at Crooks' house, the officials added.</p>

<h2><strong>Military has no records of shooter</strong></h2>

<p>The Associated Press report said that the range from which&nbsp;Crooks fired and his clothing led to early speculation that the shooter had military experience. However, all branches of the US military&nbsp;searched their records and told the news agency that there was no record of the 20-year-old serving.</p>

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<p>“We’ve confirmed with each of the military service branches that there is no military service affiliation for the suspect with that name or date of birth in any branch, active or reserve component in their respective databases,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.</p>

<p>Crooks was a registered Republican,&nbsp;according to state voter records, and had made a $15 donation to a Democratic political action committee at the age of 17. The weapon that Crooks used in the attack was bought by his father.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Major security lapse at Trump's rally?</strong></p>

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<p>The 20-year-old was shot dead by&nbsp;Secret Service agents.</p>

<h2><strong>Melania calls Trump's attacker a monster</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, his wife, and former first lady Melania called Crooks a monster.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realised my life, and Barron's life were on the brink of devastating change. I'm grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who on Sunday (July 14) opened fire on former United States (US) president Donald Trump during his re-election campaign rally in Pennsylvania, had explosives in his car, American media reported.

Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who on Sunday (July 14) opened fire on former United States (US) president Donald Trump during his re-election campaign rally in Pennsylvania, had explosives in his car, American media reported. Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, law enforcement officials said that bomb-making materials were found inside Crooks' vehicle that was parked near the campaign event venue in Butler. Bomb-making materials were also found at Crooks' house, the officials added. Military has no records of shooter The Associated Press report said that the range from which Crooks fired and his clothing led to early speculation that the shooter had military experience. However, all branches of the US military searched their records and told the news agency that there was no record of the 20-year-old serving. Also read | God alone prevented the unthinkable from happening, says Donald Trump “We’ve confirmed with each of the military service branches that there is no military service affiliation for the suspect with that name or date of birth in any branch, active or reserve component in their respective databases,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said. Crooks was a registered Republican, according to state voter records, and had made a $15 donation to a Democratic political action committee at the age of 17. The weapon that Crooks used in the attack was bought by his father. Also watch | Major security lapse at Trump's rally? × The 20-year-old was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Melania calls Trump's attacker a monster Reacting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, his wife, and former first lady Melania called Crooks a monster. pic.twitter.com/IGIWzL6SMJ — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) July 14, 2024 × "When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realised my life, and Barron's life were on the brink of devastating change. I'm grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>"It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," former United States (US) president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump said on Sunday (July 14) hours after he survived an assassination attempt&nbsp;during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said, "We will fear not, but instead remain resilient in our faith and defiant in the face of wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families."</p>

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<p>"We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump urges Americans to stand united</strong></h2>

<p>In the post, Trump, 78, urged all Americans to stand united. "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win," he said.</p>

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<p>"I truly love our country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our great nation this week from Wisconsin," he added.&nbsp;The Republican presidential hopeful suffered a wound to his right year and suffered no major injury.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;campaign later said he was "doing well."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier on Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the shooter as 20-year-old&nbsp;Thomas Matthew Crooks.&nbsp;He was a registered Republican, according to state voter records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crooks&nbsp;was shot dead by Secret Service agents, the agency said, after he opened fire from the roof of a building about 140 metres from the stage where&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;was speaking. An AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle was recovered near his body.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know so far</strong></p>

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<p>One person who attended the rally was killed and two other spectators were critically wounded, the Secret Service said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Secret Service denies it refused additional protection for Trump</strong></h2>

<p>The Secret Service on Sunday denied claims that it had refused additional protection for Trump ahead of his rally.&nbsp;Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on social media platform X that the assertions were "absolutely false."</p>

<p>Guglielmi said that the agency "added protective resources and&nbsp;technology and&nbsp;capabilities as part of the increased campaign travel tempo."</p>

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"It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," former United States (US) president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump said on Sunday (July 14) hours after he survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

"It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," former United States (US) president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump said on Sunday (July 14) hours after he survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said, "We will fear not, but instead remain resilient in our faith and defiant in the face of wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families." Click here to follow all updates on Trump assassination attempt "We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed," he added. Trump urges Americans to stand united In the post, Trump, 78, urged all Americans to stand united. "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win," he said. × "I truly love our country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our great nation this week from Wisconsin," he added. The Republican presidential hopeful suffered a wound to his right year and suffered no major injury. The Trump campaign later said he was "doing well." Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run Earlier on Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. He was a registered Republican, according to state voter records. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service agents, the agency said, after he opened fire from the roof of a building about 140 metres from the stage where Trump was speaking. An AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle was recovered near his body. Also watch | Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know so far × One person who attended the rally was killed and two other spectators were critically wounded, the Secret Service said. Secret Service denies it refused additional protection for Trump The Secret Service on Sunday denied claims that it had refused additional protection for Trump ahead of his rally. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on social media platform X that the assertions were "absolutely false." Guglielmi said that the agency "added protective resources and technology and capabilities as part of the increased campaign travel tempo." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: God alone prevented the unthinkable from happening, says ex-US president

<p><strong>Baba Vanga</strong>, the so-called Nostradamus of the Balkans well known for her predictions about the Ukraine war and 9/11, had also reportedly predicted that Donald Trump's life would be in danger. Also known as Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, the blind mystic healer died in 1996. Her prediction about Trump resurfaced on social media after the ex-president was attacked by a 20-year-old shooter during an election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, but survived miraculously with the bullet hitting his right ear.</p>

<p>The attacker, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service at the scene.</p>

<h2><strong>Baba Vanga's prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Before passing away in 1996, Baba Vanga made several&nbsp;predictions in advance, including the war in Ukraine. Baba Vanga had also predicted that the lives of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump would be in great danger, and that Trump would face a mysterious illness that would make him deaf, and he would later suffer from a brain tumour.</p>

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<p>Trump obviously isn’t experiencing that situation but the attempt on his life just gave Vanga's prediction some sort of legitimacy.</p>

<h2><strong>Scepticism over Baba Vanga's prediction</strong></h2>

<p>While it's true that some of Baba Vanga's predictions have come true. For instance, her prophecies over the 9/11 attacks and the Kursk submarine disaster are referred to as evidence of her powers. However, other predictions, such as the end of Europe by 2016 and a nuclear war between 2010 and 2014, didn't come true.</p>

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<p>Here is Baba Vanga's one more prediction about the end of humanity.</p>

<p>2025: A conflict in Europe will devastate the continent’s population.</p>

<p>2028: Humans will begin to explore Venus as an energy source.</p>

<p>2033: The polar ice caps will melt, raising sea levels to drastic heights worldwide.</p>

<p>2076: Communism will spread to countries across the world.</p>

<p>2130: Humans will make alien contact.</p>

<p>2170: A drought will devastate much of the world.</p>

<p>3005: Earth will go to war with a civilization on Mars.</p>

<p>3797: Humans will have to vacate the Earth because it’s become uninhabitable.</p>

<p>5079: The world will end.</p>

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Baba Vanga, the so-called Nostradamus of the Balkans well known for her predictions about the Ukraine war and 9/11, had also reportedly predicted that Donald Trump's life would be in danger.

Baba Vanga, the so-called Nostradamus of the Balkans well known for her predictions about the Ukraine war and 9/11, had also reportedly predicted that Donald Trump's life would be in danger. Also known as Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, the blind mystic healer died in 1996. Her prediction about Trump resurfaced on social media after the ex-president was attacked by a 20-year-old shooter during an election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, but survived miraculously with the bullet hitting his right ear. The attacker, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by the Secret Service at the scene. Baba Vanga's prediction Before passing away in 1996, Baba Vanga made several predictions in advance, including the war in Ukraine. Baba Vanga had also predicted that the lives of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump would be in great danger, and that Trump would face a mysterious illness that would make him deaf, and he would later suffer from a brain tumour. Also read: Trump assassination attempt: Netizens claim it's another shocking 'Simpsons' prediction Trump obviously isn’t experiencing that situation but the attempt on his life just gave Vanga's prediction some sort of legitimacy. Scepticism over Baba Vanga's prediction While it's true that some of Baba Vanga's predictions have come true. For instance, her prophecies over the 9/11 attacks and the Kursk submarine disaster are referred to as evidence of her powers. However, other predictions, such as the end of Europe by 2016 and a nuclear war between 2010 and 2014, didn't come true. Also read: Trump assassination attempt: It didn`t kill him, but will it make him stronger? Here is Baba Vanga's one more prediction about the end of humanity. 2025: A conflict in Europe will devastate the continent’s population. 2028: Humans will begin to explore Venus as an energy source. 2033: The polar ice caps will melt, raising sea levels to drastic heights worldwide. 2076: Communism will spread to countries across the world. 2130: Humans will make alien contact. 2170: A drought will devastate much of the world. 3005: Earth will go to war with a civilization on Mars. 3797: Humans will have to vacate the Earth because it’s become uninhabitable. 5079: The world will end. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Baba Vanga's prediction about former US president comes true

<p>The corridors of power in and beyond the United States were taken aback on Saturday (July 13) when a gunman fired at Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. As a bloodied Donald Trump was swiftly escorted to safety by Secret Service agents, questions are mounting on purported security lapses that have created a seminal moment in Trump's flamboyant&nbsp;public life.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US Secret Service spokesperson claimed&nbsp;that there is an untrue assertion that a member of Trump’s team requested additional security resources and&nbsp;that those were rebuffed. "This is absolutely false. In fact, we added protective resources and technology and capabilities as part of the increased campaign travel tempo."</p>

<h2><strong>Focus on security lapses</strong></h2>

<p>The attack has sparked serious questions about the security measures in place for former US presidents. The United States Secret Service, one of the nation's oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies, is responsible for protecting former presidents and their spouses.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know so far</strong></p>

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<p>In 1965, the US Congress authorised the Secret Service to protect former presidents and their spouses for life unless they decline protection. Richard Nixon is the only president who gave up his Secret Service protection in 1985. Security measures for former presidents are decided on the basis of intelligence assessments and the level of perceived threats.</p>

<h2><strong>How former US presidents are protected?</strong></h2>

<p>The Secret Service collaborates with other federal, state, and local agencies to provide comprehensive protection to the former US presidents and their spouses. This includes the Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the US Park Police.</p>

<p>The US military also supports the Secret Service with Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and communications resources.</p>

<h2><strong>Security detail when president, his predecessors travel</strong></h2>

<p>When a president travels, an advance team of Secret Service agents coordinates with local law enforcement and public safety officials to implement necessary security measures.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-survives-assassination-attempt-a-history-of-us-presidents-targeted-by-gunmen-740656">Explained | Donald Trump survives assassination attempt: A history of US Presidents targeted by gunmen</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Ronald Kessler, author of 'In the President’s Secret Service', former presidents can remain targets for terrorists, sometimes requiring up to 75 officers for round-the-clock protection shortly after leaving office.</p>

<h2><strong>How US Secret Service protects&nbsp;Donald Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller notes that Donald Trump's security is unique due to his dual status as a former president and a presidential candidate. This adds complexity as Trump frequently travels. Unlike other former presidents who lead relatively private lives post-presidency, Trump maintains a more public and active profile.</p>

<p>Despite a number of federal cases and indictments on Donald Trump, the Secret Service ensures continuous protection. Nobody else is delegated of securing Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the Secret Service announced the addition of "protective resources and capabilities" to Trump's security detail, though specific details were not disclosed.</p>

<p>At Trump's campaign stops, local police assist the Secret Service in securing venues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to events, agents scan for bombs and other threats. Trump typically arrives in a fortified motorcade, and attendees undergo thorough security checks, including metal detectors and bag searches.</p>

<h2><strong>Presidential protection is legislatively protected</strong></h2>

<p>Former President Barack Obama signed the Former Presidents Protection Act in 2012, reinstating lifetime Secret Service protection for former presidents. This reversed a 1994 law limiting protection to 10 years. Some lawmakers, like Republican Representative Howard Coble of North Carolina, argued that former presidents should fund their own security due to their lucrative post-presidential careers.<br />
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The corridors of power in and beyond the United States were taken aback on Saturday (July 13) when a gunman fired at Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. As a bloodied Donald Trump was swiftly escorted to safety by Secret Service agents, questions are mounting on purported security lapses that have created a seminal moment in Trump's flamboyant public life.

The corridors of power in and beyond the United States were taken aback on Saturday (July 13) when a gunman fired at Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. As a bloodied Donald Trump was swiftly escorted to safety by Secret Service agents, questions are mounting on purported security lapses that have created a seminal moment in Trump's flamboyant public life. Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run US Secret Service spokesperson claimed that there is an untrue assertion that a member of Trump’s team requested additional security resources and that those were rebuffed. "This is absolutely false. In fact, we added protective resources and technology and capabilities as part of the increased campaign travel tempo." Focus on security lapses The attack has sparked serious questions about the security measures in place for former US presidents. The United States Secret Service, one of the nation's oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies, is responsible for protecting former presidents and their spouses. Also watch | Donald Trump rally shooting: What we know so far × In 1965, the US Congress authorised the Secret Service to protect former presidents and their spouses for life unless they decline protection. Richard Nixon is the only president who gave up his Secret Service protection in 1985. Security measures for former presidents are decided on the basis of intelligence assessments and the level of perceived threats. How former US presidents are protected? The Secret Service collaborates with other federal, state, and local agencies to provide comprehensive protection to the former US presidents and their spouses. This includes the Secret Service Uniformed Division, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the US Park Police. The US military also supports the Secret Service with Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams and communications resources. Security detail when president, his predecessors travel When a president travels, an advance team of Secret Service agents coordinates with local law enforcement and public safety officials to implement necessary security measures. Also read | Explained | Donald Trump survives assassination attempt: A history of US Presidents targeted by gunmen According to Ronald Kessler, author of 'In the President’s Secret Service', former presidents can remain targets for terrorists, sometimes requiring up to 75 officers for round-the-clock protection shortly after leaving office. How US Secret Service protects Donald Trump Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller notes that Donald Trump's security is unique due to his dual status as a former president and a presidential candidate. This adds complexity as Trump frequently travels. Unlike other former presidents who lead relatively private lives post-presidency, Trump maintains a more public and active profile. Despite a number of federal cases and indictments on Donald Trump, the Secret Service ensures continuous protection. Nobody else is delegated of securing Trump. Recently, the Secret Service announced the addition of "protective resources and capabilities" to Trump's security detail, though specific details were not disclosed. At Trump's campaign stops, local police assist the Secret Service in securing venues. Prior to events, agents scan for bombs and other threats. Trump typically arrives in a fortified motorcade, and attendees undergo thorough security checks, including metal detectors and bag searches. Presidential protection is legislatively protected Former President Barack Obama signed the Former Presidents Protection Act in 2012, reinstating lifetime Secret Service protection for former presidents. This reversed a 1994 law limiting protection to 10 years. Some lawmakers, like Republican Representative Howard Coble of North Carolina, argued that former presidents should fund their own security due to their lucrative post-presidential careers. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: How US Secret Service protects former presidents

<p>As former US president Donald Trump barely survived an assassination attempt Saturday (Jul 13) during a Pennsylvania rally, retailers in China were quick to convert this incident into a business opportunity. Within two hours, Chinese shops were inundated with T-shirts printed with images of a wounded Trump. Some of those carried words spoken by Trump immediately after the attack: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' and 'For God and country'. One T-shirt said, 'Shooting makes me stronger' with Trump's image right below it.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">as i said. <a href="https://t.co/4iDlbHIDF7">https://t.co/4iDlbHIDF7</a> <a href="https://t.co/aaVyO5Mx8P">pic.twitter.com/aaVyO5Mx8P</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just threw out all my son’s Superman and Batman memorabilia.<br />
Replacing it with bloodied Trump photos and figurines.<br />
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Don’t @ me.<br />
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<a href="https://t.co/s3ayZebdnX">https://t.co/s3ayZebdnX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">100% of profits from this shirt go to Trump’s campaign<a href="https://t.co/AUeoyZ6XPT">https://t.co/AUeoyZ6XPT</a> <a href="https://t.co/eS18aZNl2o">pic.twitter.com/eS18aZNl2o</a></p>
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<p>Ironically, Chinese retailers were even quicker than US President Joe Biden in reacting to the incident. While Biden's first public comment came at 8 pm local time, two hours after the attack, Chinese shops had already received their first batch of Trump t-shirts by then.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiw5MDLq6aHAxVid_UHHXX8CJcQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/trump-assassination-attempt-it-didnt-kill-him-but-will-it-make-him-stronger-740696" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/opinions/trump-assassination-attempt-it-didnt-kill-him-but-will-it-make-him-stronger-740696&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw5MDLq6aHAxVid_UHHXX8CJcQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Trump assassination attempt: It didn`t kill him, but will it make him stronger?</a></strong></p>

<p>South China Morning Post (SCMP), a Hong-Kong based news outlet, quoted retailer Li Jinwei as saying, "We put the T-shirts on Taobao as soon as we saw the news about the shooting, though we hadn’t even printed them, and within three hours we saw more than 2,000 orders from both China and the US."</p>

<p>Chinese sellers were able to monetise one of the most defining moments of US political history quickly using digital printing technology, which allowed the T-shirts to be printed and listed for sale very quickly.</p>

<p>As per reports, such digital printing machines can print 8 such T-shirts per hour.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiw5MDLq6aHAxVid_UHHXX8CJcQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rally-shooting-witness-recounts-how-man-next-to-him-was-shot-dead-as-former-prez-survived-740645" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rally-shooting-witness-recounts-how-man-next-to-him-was-shot-dead-as-former-prez-survived-740645&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw5MDLq6aHAxVid_UHHXX8CJcQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE">Trump rally shooting: Witness recounts how man next to him was shot dead as former prez survived</a></strong></p>

<p>The sale of election-related souvenirs has witnessed a rise this year, with data from Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform DHgate showing a growth of 40 per cent month-over-month since January. A whopping 110 per cent growth was witnessed in March only.</p>

<p>Following the attack, the Chinese government on Sunday expressed its concern over Trump's safety. A statement by the Chinese foreign ministry said, "President Xi Jinping has expressed his condolences to former President Trump."</p>

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As former US president Donald Trump barely survived an assassination attempt Saturday (Jul 13) during a Pennsylvania rally, retailers in China were quick to convert this incident into a business opportunity.

As former US president Donald Trump barely survived an assassination attempt Saturday (Jul 13) during a Pennsylvania rally, retailers in China were quick to convert this incident into a business opportunity. Within two hours, Chinese shops were inundated with T-shirts printed with images of a wounded Trump. Some of those carried words spoken by Trump immediately after the attack: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' and 'For God and country'. One T-shirt said, 'Shooting makes me stronger' with Trump's image right below it. as i said. https://t.co/4iDlbHIDF7 pic.twitter.com/aaVyO5Mx8P — Dietz (@ThaDietz_) July 14, 2024 × Just threw out all my son’s Superman and Batman memorabilia. Replacing it with bloodied Trump photos and figurines. Don’t @ me. https://t.co/s3ayZebdnX — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) July 14, 2024 × 100% of profits from this shirt go to Trump’s campaignhttps://t.co/AUeoyZ6XPT pic.twitter.com/eS18aZNl2o — Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) July 13, 2024 × Ironically, Chinese retailers were even quicker than US President Joe Biden in reacting to the incident. While Biden's first public comment came at 8 pm local time, two hours after the attack, Chinese shops had already received their first batch of Trump t-shirts by then. Also read: Trump assassination attempt: It didn`t kill him, but will it make him stronger? South China Morning Post (SCMP), a Hong-Kong based news outlet, quoted retailer Li Jinwei as saying, "We put the T-shirts on Taobao as soon as we saw the news about the shooting, though we hadn’t even printed them, and within three hours we saw more than 2,000 orders from both China and the US." Chinese sellers were able to monetise one of the most defining moments of US political history quickly using digital printing technology, which allowed the T-shirts to be printed and listed for sale very quickly. As per reports, such digital printing machines can print 8 such T-shirts per hour. Also read: Trump rally shooting: Witness recounts how man next to him was shot dead as former prez survived The sale of election-related souvenirs has witnessed a rise this year, with data from Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform DHgate showing a growth of 40 per cent month-over-month since January. A whopping 110 per cent growth was witnessed in March only. Following the attack, the Chinese government on Sunday expressed its concern over Trump's safety. A statement by the Chinese foreign ministry said, "President Xi Jinping has expressed his condolences to former President Trump." (With inputs from agencies)

'Fight, fight fight,' Trump attack T-shirts put up for sale in China within hours

<p>Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination bid on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13) as the Republican presumptive nominee for the US presidential election&nbsp;was addressing a rally in Pennsylvania. What does it mean for the former president's prospects in the November presidential election?</p>

<p>"What does not kill me, makes me stronger," wrote 19th-century&nbsp;German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in&nbsp;<i>Twilight of the Idols.</i></p>

<p>Will Trump emerge stronger from the bid on his life&nbsp;by a rooftop shooter whose bullets managed to graze his ear, leaving him with a trail of blood on his face?</p>

<p>Did the shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, make Trump invincible?</p>

<p>Trump was already ahead in many of the polls, but the main focus this pre-election season was on his Democratic rival and current president Joe Biden's fitness to run again for the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-was-registered-as-republican-but-donated-to-democrats-740693">Trump shooter was registered as Republican but donated to Dems too</a></p>

<p>After a multitude of gaffes which continued till last week - he reportedly called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who invaded Ukraine - many in his Democratic party&nbsp;and donors asked him to exit the race.</p>

<p>The real election season will kick off with the party conventions of Republicans on 15-18 July and Democrats on 19-22 August.&nbsp;There was no doubt that Trump would be endorsed at the GOP convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but for Democrats, it's a different story before going to the event to be held in Chicago, Illinois.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even after he wrote a stern letter to Democrats saying the 'drama should end' by asking him to step aside, uncertainty is growing about the viability of Biden's candidacy. Now, the assassination bid on Trump, just two days ahead of the Republican National Convention, will only add to Biden's woes.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-footage-shows-alleged-donald-trump-assassination-shooter-lying-dead-on-roof-740634">VIDEO: Footage shows alleged Donald Trump shooter lying dead on roof</a></p>

<p>For one, any doubters or fence-sitters in the Republican party and many 'neutral' or 'independent' voters might have a change of heart with regard to Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those who had misgivings about him in the wake of multiple court cases might now support him.</p>

<p>These cases, now it might look, were attempts to prevent him from running for president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before he became the presumptive nominee, there was a sense that the only way to defeat Trump was not to allow him to contest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making him legally ineligible, through criminal convictions in any one of the cases, was one possibility. The hush money case, where he is alleged to have paid off porn actor Stormy Daniels to stay silent on a sexual liaison, was the one that got him a criminal conviction. There are other ongoing cases related to the Capitol Hill riots of 6th January 2021, election interference cases arising from Trump's refusal to accept the verdict of November 2020 that made Biden the president, as well as those related to his financial dealings and tax dodges.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Trump rally shooting: Former President shot at Pennsylvania rally</strong></p>

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<p>Most of the cases are now safely away from conclusion any time before the election, which will happen on &nbsp;November 5 this year.&nbsp;Note that several of the judges who made rulings to delay the trials, including some in the Supreme Court, were appointed by Trump himself during his presidency.</p>

<p>Add to this the national outrage and sympathy generated by the failed attempt by 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks, and Trump will emerge stronger.</p>

<p>He had already gone back to the campaign trail much stronger&nbsp;after the presidential debate performance (so far the only one), which had led to turmoil for Biden who came out damaged by his own incoherent delivery on 27 June.</p>

<p>The clamour to remove Biden as candidate soon followed and polls were suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, was a better choice than the 81-year-old incumbent.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-was-registered-as-republican-but-donated-to-democrats-740693">Trump shooter Crooks was registered as Republican but donated to Dems too</a></p>

<p>The last major poll, published just a day before the Trump assassination attempt, found that two in three Americans felt Biden should step aside. At the same time, the poll, done by ABC News, Washington Post and Ipsos, said that most respondents felt both Biden and Trump, who is 78,&nbsp; are too old. Their race was tied, as per the poll, which also gave an edge to Harris in case she is fielded against Trump. But with the attempt on his life, any replacement for Biden also looks improbable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also important that the shooting happened in Pennsylvania. With 19 electoral votes, which is one of the highest when compared to its population, the Rust Belt state holds key importance in every election season. It has often been right in predicting who will be the president, meaning, whoever wins Pennsylvania wins the presidency, most of the time. It is a swing state, as it did not vote specifically for either Democrats or Republicans on a regular basis.</p>

<p>The mood of the Republican party as well as the hardline Trump supporters are set now. People have come out in open endorsement of the Republican, including Elon Musk, the chief of X, one of the most important online public squares. Notably, Meta had recently removed restrictions on Trump on its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.<br />
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Trump's defiant fist-pumping and shouting "USA-USA" after being aided up from the ground is going to be the most iconic image of this election season. The Republican political machinery will milk the footage for every vote.&nbsp;<br />
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Those eight or nine pumps from Crookes' automatic rifle have put paid to the election results, unless something more dramatic happens before November 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)&nbsp;</em></strong></p>


Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination bid on Saturday (Jul 13) as the Republican presumptive nominee for the US presidential election was addressing a rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination bid on Saturday (Jul 13) as the Republican presumptive nominee for the US presidential election was addressing a rally in Pennsylvania. What does it mean for the former president's prospects in the November presidential election? "What does not kill me, makes me stronger," wrote 19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in Twilight of the Idols. Will Trump emerge stronger from the bid on his life by a rooftop shooter whose bullets managed to graze his ear, leaving him with a trail of blood on his face? Did the shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, make Trump invincible? Trump was already ahead in many of the polls, but the main focus this pre-election season was on his Democratic rival and current president Joe Biden's fitness to run again for the White House. Also read: Trump shooter was registered as Republican but donated to Dems too After a multitude of gaffes which continued till last week - he reportedly called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who invaded Ukraine - many in his Democratic party and donors asked him to exit the race. The real election season will kick off with the party conventions of Republicans on 15-18 July and Democrats on 19-22 August. There was no doubt that Trump would be endorsed at the GOP convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but for Democrats, it's a different story before going to the event to be held in Chicago, Illinois. Even after he wrote a stern letter to Democrats saying the 'drama should end' by asking him to step aside, uncertainty is growing about the viability of Biden's candidacy. Now, the assassination bid on Trump, just two days ahead of the Republican National Convention, will only add to Biden's woes. Also read: VIDEO: Footage shows alleged Donald Trump shooter lying dead on roof For one, any doubters or fence-sitters in the Republican party and many 'neutral' or 'independent' voters might have a change of heart with regard to Trump. Those who had misgivings about him in the wake of multiple court cases might now support him. These cases, now it might look, were attempts to prevent him from running for president. Before he became the presumptive nominee, there was a sense that the only way to defeat Trump was not to allow him to contest. Making him legally ineligible, through criminal convictions in any one of the cases, was one possibility. The hush money case, where he is alleged to have paid off porn actor Stormy Daniels to stay silent on a sexual liaison, was the one that got him a criminal conviction. There are other ongoing cases related to the Capitol Hill riots of 6th January 2021, election interference cases arising from Trump's refusal to accept the verdict of November 2020 that made Biden the president, as well as those related to his financial dealings and tax dodges. WATCH | Trump rally shooting: Former President shot at Pennsylvania rally × Most of the cases are now safely away from conclusion any time before the election, which will happen on November 5 this year. Note that several of the judges who made rulings to delay the trials, including some in the Supreme Court, were appointed by Trump himself during his presidency. Add to this the national outrage and sympathy generated by the failed attempt by 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks, and Trump will emerge stronger. He had already gone back to the campaign trail much stronger after the presidential debate performance (so far the only one), which had led to turmoil for Biden who came out damaged by his own incoherent delivery on 27 June. The clamour to remove Biden as candidate soon followed and polls were suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, was a better choice than the 81-year-old incumbent. Also read: Trump shooter Crooks was registered as Republican but donated to Dems too The last major poll, published just a day before the Trump assassination attempt, found that two in three Americans felt Biden should step aside. At the same time, the poll, done by ABC News, Washington Post and Ipsos, said that most respondents felt both Biden and Trump, who is 78, are too old. Their race was tied, as per the poll, which also gave an edge to Harris in case she is fielded against Trump. But with the attempt on his life, any replacement for Biden also looks improbable. It is also important that the shooting happened in Pennsylvania. With 19 electoral votes, which is one of the highest when compared to its population, the Rust Belt state holds key importance in every election season. It has often been right in predicting who will be the president, meaning, whoever wins Pennsylvania wins the presidency, most of the time. It is a swing state, as it did not vote specifically for either Democrats or Republicans on a regular basis. The mood of the Republican party as well as the hardline Trump supporters are set now. People have come out in open endorsement of the Republican, including Elon Musk, the chief of X, one of the most important online public squares. Notably, Meta had recently removed restrictions on Trump on its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Trump's defiant fist-pumping and shouting "USA-USA" after being aided up from the ground is going to be the most iconic image of this election season. The Republican political machinery will milk the footage for every vote. Those eight or nine pumps from Crookes' automatic rifle have put paid to the election results, unless something more dramatic happens before November 5. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Trump assassination attempt: It didn't kill him, but will it make him stronger?

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidvYChJxsccslT" />On Saturday (July 14) &nbsp;during a Pennsylvania rally, shots were fired at former president Donald Trump. Trump was promptly whisked off the stage by his security personnel but the bullet injured his right ear.</p>

<p>The FBI has identified the suspected gunman, who was shot and killed by the Secret Service, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. According to reports, the shooter and a bystander lost their lives in the incident.</p>

<p>While the world leaders are expressing their shock and condemning such an act of violence, some social media users are spinning conspiracy theories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One popular theory claims that 'The Simpsons' predicted an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This theory gained traction after a user suggested that the animated series, known for its satirical portrayal of middle-class American life and uncanny predictions, had predicted the incident.</p>

<p>Sharing a series of screenshots from the episode, one user said, "The Simpsons have some explaining to do."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Simpsons predicted Trump would get assassinated, but were they right again! <a href="https://t.co/SwlpMLJhWG">pic.twitter.com/SwlpMLJhWG</a></p>
— Jo Joe (@JoUncompromised) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoUncompromised/status/1812256834285133838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Simpsons actually predicted Donald Trump's assassination attempt 😲 <a href="https://t.co/om3E2AweMj">pic.twitter.com/om3E2AweMj</a></p>
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<p>Another wrote, "No way The Simpsons predicted Donald Trump getting shot."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NO WAY THE SIMPSONS PREDICTED DONALD TRUMP GETTING SHOT <a href="https://t.co/wwFN3uhAOB">pic.twitter.com/wwFN3uhAOB</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Simpsons got some explaining to do <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trump</a> shot<br />
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Can't make this stuff up <a href="https://t.co/VyJiDeIuGc">pic.twitter.com/VyJiDeIuGc</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Simpsons prediction ❎<br />
Donald Trump’s supremacy✅ <a href="https://t.co/HSnCYSaCNT">pic.twitter.com/HSnCYSaCNT</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">the simpsons underestimated trump so hard <a href="https://t.co/Aej1TBR8gg">pic.twitter.com/Aej1TBR8gg</a></p>
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<p>In his first statement after the shooting attempt, Donald Trump said, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiI6_-CsKaHAxX8nq8BHZx0AVgQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/trump-assassination-attempt-it-didnt-kill-him-but-will-it-make-him-stronger-740696" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/opinions/trump-assassination-attempt-it-didnt-kill-him-but-will-it-make-him-stronger-740696&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiI6_-CsKaHAxX8nq8BHZx0AVgQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Trump assassination attempt: It didn`t kill him, but will it make him stronger?</a></strong></p>

<p>"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response to the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiI6_-CsKaHAxX8nq8BHZx0AVgQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rally-shooting-witness-recounts-how-man-next-to-him-was-shot-dead-as-former-prez-survived-740645" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rally-shooting-witness-recounts-how-man-next-to-him-was-shot-dead-as-former-prez-survived-740645&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiI6_-CsKaHAxX8nq8BHZx0AVgQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Trump rally shooting: Witness recounts how man next to him was shot dead as former prez survived</a></strong></p>

<p>“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, and shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA,” Trump said.</p>

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On Saturday (July 14) during a Pennsylvania rally, shots were fired at former president Donald Trump. Trump was promptly whisked off the stage by his security personnel but the bullet injured his right ear.

On Saturday (July 14) during a Pennsylvania rally, shots were fired at former president Donald Trump. Trump was promptly whisked off the stage by his security personnel but the bullet injured his right ear. The FBI has identified the suspected gunman, who was shot and killed by the Secret Service, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. According to reports, the shooter and a bystander lost their lives in the incident. While the world leaders are expressing their shock and condemning such an act of violence, some social media users are spinning conspiracy theories. One popular theory claims that 'The Simpsons' predicted an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This theory gained traction after a user suggested that the animated series, known for its satirical portrayal of middle-class American life and uncanny predictions, had predicted the incident. Sharing a series of screenshots from the episode, one user said, "The Simpsons have some explaining to do." The Simpsons predicted Trump would get assassinated, but were they right again! pic.twitter.com/SwlpMLJhWG — Jo Joe (@JoUncompromised) July 13, 2024 × The Simpsons actually predicted Donald Trump's assassination attempt 😲 pic.twitter.com/om3E2AweMj — H ⚽🔭☠️ (@OrangeMentosSzn) July 13, 2024 × Another wrote, "No way The Simpsons predicted Donald Trump getting shot." NO WAY THE SIMPSONS PREDICTED DONALD TRUMP GETTING SHOT pic.twitter.com/wwFN3uhAOB — † (@2teenx) July 13, 2024 × Simpsons got some explaining to do #trump shot Can't make this stuff up pic.twitter.com/VyJiDeIuGc — BitcoinMusic (@ayewaken) July 13, 2024 × The Simpsons prediction ❎ Donald Trump’s supremacy✅ pic.twitter.com/HSnCYSaCNT — Fenil Kothari (@fenilkothari) July 14, 2024 × the simpsons underestimated trump so hard pic.twitter.com/Aej1TBR8gg — barney (@barneyxbt) July 13, 2024 × In his first statement after the shooting attempt, Donald Trump said, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.” Also read: Trump assassination attempt: It didn`t kill him, but will it make him stronger? "I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response to the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured,” he added. Also read: Trump rally shooting: Witness recounts how man next to him was shot dead as former prez survived “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, and shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA,” Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

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