It was a divine intervention that helped me survive said former US president Donald Trump after an assassination attempt on him during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania's Butler. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Donald Trump is one of the most protected political figures on the Earth, yet, somehow, on Saturday (July 13), an untrained assassin managed to aim a rifle at his head. As per a damning report, this happened even as the roof which shooter Thomas Crooks used to shoot at Trump was identified as a high-priority vulnerability spot for the Secret Service agency.</p>

<p>Citing a former senior Secret Service source familiar with the Butler, Pennsylvania rally site, NBC News reported that the site was known from previous Secret Service protections. In fact, the spot was a well-known vulnerability.</p>

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<h2><strong>Security 'failure'</strong></h2>

<p>The Security Service source called the assassination attempt a security "failure" and told NBC that two counter-sniper teams were there on site. They did not need approval to shoot, added the source.</p>

<p>"I mean, I think anybody with a little common sense, with no prior experience, just looking to the right of the stage, [would know] that is a very, very vulnerable spot to have a building for one thing, with a roof."</p>

<p>"You have multiple teams, you know, the CAT [counter assault team], the CS [counter sniper] team, the CAT team, the actual site, advance team, supervisor. I mean, they should have all called that out," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Where did the shooter fire from?</strong></h2>

<p>Thomas Crooks, identified as the shooting suspect by the FBI, was on the roof of a nearby building, around 500 feet (152 m) from former US president Donald Trump.</p>

<p>Richard Goldinger, the district attorney for Butler County, Pennsylvania, has also expressed his shock at the shooting.</p>

<p>"That's the most surprising thing to me, when we have a former president here, that a guy was...able to get up on a roof and take a shot," he said in a conversation with MSNBC.</p>

<p>"We had some law enforcement in that building, (making it) even more surprising that he was able to get up there," he added.</p>

<p>It's not just him. Officials and common people are all wondering how such a major security lapse happened.</p>

<p>Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota, who previously worked as a White House official under George W. Bush, has called for "a detailed investigation into this egregious security failure."</p>

<p>"If there is a rooftop within rifle range of a president or a presidential candidate, it's the Secret Service that should be on that rooftop."</p>

<p>"Have they ever heard of the Texas Book Depository?" he asked, referring to the building from where President John F Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald murdered him using a long-range rifle in 1963.</p>

<p>"The shooter was outside the Secret Service perimeter. What kind of a perimeter is that? We know that any crackpot can all too easily buy a high-powered rifle in the United States. The perimeter needs to be as far as the eye can see," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump is one of the most protected political figures on the Earth, yet, somehow, on Saturday (July 13), an untrained assassin managed to aim a rifle at his head.

Donald Trump is one of the most protected political figures on the Earth, yet, somehow, on Saturday (July 13), an untrained assassin managed to aim a rifle at his head. As per a damning report, this happened even as the roof which shooter Thomas Crooks used to shoot at Trump was identified as a high-priority vulnerability spot for the Secret Service agency. Citing a former senior Secret Service source familiar with the Butler, Pennsylvania rally site, NBC News reported that the site was known from previous Secret Service protections. In fact, the spot was a well-known vulnerability. Also read | Trump Shooting | US President Biden uses Oval Office to address Americans: Was it a subtle flex of power? Security 'failure' The Security Service source called the assassination attempt a security "failure" and told NBC that two counter-sniper teams were there on site. They did not need approval to shoot, added the source. "I mean, I think anybody with a little common sense, with no prior experience, just looking to the right of the stage, [would know] that is a very, very vulnerable spot to have a building for one thing, with a roof." "You have multiple teams, you know, the CAT [counter assault team], the CS [counter sniper] team, the CAT team, the actual site, advance team, supervisor. I mean, they should have all called that out," he added. Also read | FBI to investigate Trump shooting as act of 'domestic terrorism'. What does this mean? Where did the shooter fire from? Thomas Crooks, identified as the shooting suspect by the FBI, was on the roof of a nearby building, around 500 feet (152 m) from former US president Donald Trump. Richard Goldinger, the district attorney for Butler County, Pennsylvania, has also expressed his shock at the shooting. "That's the most surprising thing to me, when we have a former president here, that a guy was...able to get up on a roof and take a shot," he said in a conversation with MSNBC. "We had some law enforcement in that building, (making it) even more surprising that he was able to get up there," he added. It's not just him. Officials and common people are all wondering how such a major security lapse happened. Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota, who previously worked as a White House official under George W. Bush, has called for "a detailed investigation into this egregious security failure." "If there is a rooftop within rifle range of a president or a presidential candidate, it's the Secret Service that should be on that rooftop." "Have they ever heard of the Texas Book Depository?" he asked, referring to the building from where President John F Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald murdered him using a long-range rifle in 1963. "The shooter was outside the Secret Service perimeter. What kind of a perimeter is that? We know that any crackpot can all too easily buy a high-powered rifle in the United States. The perimeter needs to be as far as the eye can see," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Donald Trump's brush with death on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13) will be investigated as a potential act of "domestic terrorism," announced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday (Jul&nbsp;14).</p>

<p>"We are investigating this as an assassination attempt, but also looking at it as a potential domestic terrorism act," said Robert Wells, the assistant director of the FBI counterterrorism division, while talking to reporters.</p>

<p>Updating the press about the shooter Thomas Crooks' motives, Wells said that the shooter acted alone and had no known ideology.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is 'domestic terrorism'?</strong></h2>

<p>Also known as home-grown terrorism, it is a form of terrorism in which victims "within a country are targeted by a perpetrator with the same citizenship" as the victims.</p>

<p>The FBI defines it as "Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature."</p>

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<h2><strong>Crooks' motives</strong></h2>

<p>Even as the FBI continues to investigate 20-year-old Thomas Crooks' motivations for the attack on Trump, Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI's Pittsburgh field office, said that, so far, they have not found any evidence of mental health issues.</p>

<p>Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters that Crooks did not have any military affiliations.</p>

<p>Media reports, citing the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man's former classmates, have reported that he was&nbsp;a "nice kid who never talked poorly of anyone."</p>

<p>Crooks'&nbsp;childhood friend Jameson Myers also said,&nbsp;"I never have thought him capable of anything I've seen him do in the last few days."</p>

<h2><strong>US' Domestic Terrorism Act</strong></h2>

<p>The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2023 authorizes domestic terrorism components within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to monitor, analyse, investigate, and prosecute incidents of domestic terrorism.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump's brush with death on Saturday (Jul 13) will be investigated as a potential act of "domestic terrorism," announced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday (Jul 14).

Donald Trump's brush with death on Saturday (Jul 13) will be investigated as a potential act of "domestic terrorism," announced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday (Jul 14). "We are investigating this as an assassination attempt, but also looking at it as a potential domestic terrorism act," said Robert Wells, the assistant director of the FBI counterterrorism division, while talking to reporters. Updating the press about the shooter Thomas Crooks' motives, Wells said that the shooter acted alone and had no known ideology. Also read | Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was a 'nice kid' who got 'bullied so much' reveal his former classmates What is 'domestic terrorism'? Also known as home-grown terrorism, it is a form of terrorism in which victims "within a country are targeted by a perpetrator with the same citizenship" as the victims. The FBI defines it as "Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature." Also read | Trump Shooting | US President Biden uses Oval Office to address Americans: Was it a subtle flex of power? Crooks' motives Even as the FBI continues to investigate 20-year-old Thomas Crooks' motivations for the attack on Trump, Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI's Pittsburgh field office, said that, so far, they have not found any evidence of mental health issues. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters that Crooks did not have any military affiliations. Media reports, citing the 20-year-old Pennsylvania man's former classmates, have reported that he was a "nice kid who never talked poorly of anyone." Crooks' childhood friend Jameson Myers also said, "I never have thought him capable of anything I've seen him do in the last few days." US' Domestic Terrorism Act The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2023 authorizes domestic terrorism components within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to monitor, analyse, investigate, and prosecute incidents of domestic terrorism. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>"We can't allow this violence to be normalised," he said, adding "The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We all have a responsibility to do this."</p>

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<h2><strong>Hidden messages in Biden's use of the Oval Office</strong></h2>

<p>Biden said that the shooting, which his political rival Trump escaped relatively unscathed, "calls on all of us to take a step back".</p>

<p>For his message to Americans, Biden used the Oval Office, a move that has some subtle significance:</p>

<p>The appearance in the daunting Oval Office allowed the embattled 81-year-old President, who has been facing heat for his age and doubts about his capabilities, to flex the power of incumbency. As the President of the US and as the hopeful for the next presidency, this symbolic image may help satiate some fears, both inside the Democratic Party and outside.</p>

<p>Before this, President Joe Biden used the Oval Office twice:&nbsp;once in October 2023, to seek additional funding for war-torn Ukraine and a second time in June 2023 wrapping up the debt ceiling drama that had Washington and the financial markets on tenterhooks for weeks.</p>

<p>The question that poses itself here is, given that members of the Republican Party have sought to blame him for the attack on Trump, was the Oval Office image a show of his strength as the US President?</p>

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<h2><strong>Republicans blame Biden for Trump shooting</strong></h2>

<p>Within hours of the attack on Donald Trump, Biden's re-election campaigning team, as per Reuters, raced to change their campaign. The team was pulling down television ads and suspending political communications, some of which contained verbal attacks against former president Trump.</p>

<p>This comes as Senator J D Vance, one of the people on the list of the Republican's potential running mates, claimed that the Biden campaign "rhetoric led directly to President Trump's attempted assassination," reports AFP.</p>

<p>Not only Vance, but a growing number of Republicans have sought to pin the blame on Democrats. It must be noted that the shooter, Thomas Crooks, was a registered Republican who had made donations to the left, but the FBI has, as of now, not identified his ideology.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Jul 14) used the formal setting of the White House Oval Office to ask Americans to cool down after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Jul 14) used the formal setting of the White House Oval Office to ask Americans to cool down after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Biden's use of the Oval Office, for only the third time in his term, holds significance, especially as Republicans openly blame him for the attack on the ex-president. "We can't allow this violence to be normalised," he said, adding "The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down." "We all have a responsibility to do this." Also read | Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was a 'nice kid' who got 'bullied so much' reveal his former classmates Hidden messages in Biden's use of the Oval Office Biden said that the shooting, which his political rival Trump escaped relatively unscathed, "calls on all of us to take a step back". For his message to Americans, Biden used the Oval Office, a move that has some subtle significance: The appearance in the daunting Oval Office allowed the embattled 81-year-old President, who has been facing heat for his age and doubts about his capabilities, to flex the power of incumbency. As the President of the US and as the hopeful for the next presidency, this symbolic image may help satiate some fears, both inside the Democratic Party and outside. Before this, President Joe Biden used the Oval Office twice: once in October 2023, to seek additional funding for war-torn Ukraine and a second time in June 2023 wrapping up the debt ceiling drama that had Washington and the financial markets on tenterhooks for weeks. The question that poses itself here is, given that members of the Republican Party have sought to blame him for the attack on Trump, was the Oval Office image a show of his strength as the US President? Also read | Did Trump stage an assassination attempt, or did Democrats order the hit? Conspiracy theories suggest this Republicans blame Biden for Trump shooting Within hours of the attack on Donald Trump, Biden's re-election campaigning team, as per Reuters, raced to change their campaign. The team was pulling down television ads and suspending political communications, some of which contained verbal attacks against former president Trump. This comes as Senator J D Vance, one of the people on the list of the Republican's potential running mates, claimed that the Biden campaign "rhetoric led directly to President Trump's attempted assassination," reports AFP. Not only Vance, but a growing number of Republicans have sought to pin the blame on Democrats. It must be noted that the shooter, Thomas Crooks, was a registered Republican who had made donations to the left, but the FBI has, as of now, not identified his ideology. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A witness to Saturday's shooting at a Donald Trump rally told how a man next to him was shot dead during the apparent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate.</p>

<p>"I heard several gunshots. The man beside me suffered a gun shot to the head, was instantly killed (and) fell to the bottom of the bleachers. Another woman looked like she got hit in the forearm or hand," the man, whose name was only given as Joseph, told NBC News.</p>

<p>He said it seemed the victim was "in the way of the shots between whoever was shooting the gun and the president."</p>

<p>A second witness, an unnamed man who said he was an emergency doctor, described trying to help one of the victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Somebody over there was screaming he's been shot, he's been shot, so I made my way over, I said I'm an emergency department physician, let me help you," said the man, who was wearing a white USA T-shirt stained with blood and a red MAGA hat.</p>

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<p>"The guy had spun around, was jammed between the benches. He had a headshot here," he said, indicating a spot on his head.</p>

<p>"There's lots of blood and he had brain matter," the man continued in comments that spread widely through US media.</p>

<p>Trump said he was hit in the ear but was not seriously injured by the gunman, who was killed after the incident.&nbsp;<br />
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Two other spectators were critically injured, the Secret Service said.</p>

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A witness to Saturday's shooting at a Donald Trump rally told how a man next to him was shot dead during the apparent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate.

A witness to Saturday's shooting at a Donald Trump rally told how a man next to him was shot dead during the apparent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate. "I heard several gunshots. The man beside me suffered a gun shot to the head, was instantly killed (and) fell to the bottom of the bleachers. Another woman looked like she got hit in the forearm or hand," the man, whose name was only given as Joseph, told NBC News. He said it seemed the victim was "in the way of the shots between whoever was shooting the gun and the president." A second witness, an unnamed man who said he was an emergency doctor, described trying to help one of the victims. "Somebody over there was screaming he's been shot, he's been shot, so I made my way over, I said I'm an emergency department physician, let me help you," said the man, who was wearing a white USA T-shirt stained with blood and a red MAGA hat. Also read | Trump rally shooting LIVE updates: Suspect allegedly used AR-style rifle for attack on former prez "The guy had spun around, was jammed between the benches. He had a headshot here," he said, indicating a spot on his head. "There's lots of blood and he had brain matter," the man continued in comments that spread widely through US media. Trump said he was hit in the ear but was not seriously injured by the gunman, who was killed after the incident. Two other spectators were critically injured, the Secret Service said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13) and survived miraculously with a bullet hitting his right ear.</p>

<h2><strong>Who shot at Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>The "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks. His motive for trying to kill Trump is not clear at the moment. He attempted the horrific act using an&nbsp;AR-style rifle.</p>

<p>He graduated from the Bethel Park High School, the school district confirmed Sunday. He&nbsp;graduated with the Class of 2022.</p>

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<h2><strong>Where was the shooter firing from?</strong></h2>

<p>The US Secret Service in a statement said that the suspected shooter "fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally" before being "neutralised" by agents.</p>

<p>As per a BBC report, a person who described himself as an 'eyewitness',&nbsp;said he saw the shooter crawling up a roof near the event. The person said that he and the people he was with had spotted the shooter and started pointing at the man, trying to alert security.</p>

<p>The gun that was used in the attack was reportedly bought by&nbsp;Crooks's father.</p>

<p>The shots, as per Reuters, appeared to have come from outside the area secured by Trump's Secret Service team, said the service in its statement.</p>

<p>A local prosecutor, according to an AFP report, confirmed that the shooter was outside the event grounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't know how he would have gotten to the location where he was, but he was outside the grounds. And I think that's something that we're going to have to figure out how he got there," said Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger.</p>

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<h2><strong>Eyewitness recalls chaos as Trump was shot at</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to the news agency, a Trump supporter who was in the crowds said,&nbsp;"I heard about four shots and I saw the crowd go down and then Trump ducked also real quick. Then the Secret Service all jumped and protected him as soon as they could. We are talking within a second they were all protecting him."</p>

<p>The man, identified as Ron Moose, describing the chaos, said that&nbsp;he heard additional shots, but was unsure who fired them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13) and survived miraculously with a bullet hitting his right ear.

Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13) and survived miraculously with a bullet hitting his right ear. Who shot at Trump? The "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks. His motive for trying to kill Trump is not clear at the moment. He attempted the horrific act using an AR-style rifle. He graduated from the Bethel Park High School, the school district confirmed Sunday. He graduated with the Class of 2022. Also read | Donald Trump dodges death as gunman shoots at him during Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania Where was the shooter firing from? The US Secret Service in a statement said that the suspected shooter "fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally" before being "neutralised" by agents. As per a BBC report, a person who described himself as an 'eyewitness', said he saw the shooter crawling up a roof near the event. The person said that he and the people he was with had spotted the shooter and started pointing at the man, trying to alert security. The gun that was used in the attack was reportedly bought by Crooks's father. The shots, as per Reuters, appeared to have come from outside the area secured by Trump's Secret Service team, said the service in its statement. A local prosecutor, according to an AFP report, confirmed that the shooter was outside the event grounds. "I don't know how he would have gotten to the location where he was, but he was outside the grounds. And I think that's something that we're going to have to figure out how he got there," said Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger. Also read | Trump rally shooting: Biden, Modi and other political bigwigs 'grateful' former prez safe after attack Eyewitness recalls chaos as Trump was shot at Speaking to the news agency, a Trump supporter who was in the crowds said, "I heard about four shots and I saw the crowd go down and then Trump ducked also real quick. Then the Secret Service all jumped and protected him as soon as they could. We are talking within a second they were all protecting him." The man, identified as Ron Moose, describing the chaos, said that he heard additional shots, but was unsure who fired them. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Donald Trump, the former US President vying for another stint in the White House, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13).</p>

<p>The 78-year-old presumptive Republican Party Presidential candidate had multiple shots fired at him by a 20-year-old man, identified by the FBI&nbsp;as Thomas Mathew Crook.</p>

<p>Donald Trump is not the only US President or leader to have been the target of an assassination attempt, but he is one of the lucky few to escape it relatively unscathed. Here's a look at others.</p>

<h2><strong>Abraham Lincoln&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was killed on April 15, 1865, after suffering a bullet wound the previous evening. He was the first US president to be assassinated. The popular leader was shot by John Wilkes Booth, a prominent American actor, who managed to sneak up behind the President as he watched a play at Ford's theatre and shot him in the head.</p>

<p>Lincoln's killer was pursued by Union soldiers for 12 days and died of a gunshot wound on April 26 after refusing to surrender to Federal troops.</p>

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<h2><strong>James A. Garfield</strong></h2>

<p>Garfield was the second president to be assassinated.&nbsp;Six months after taking office, he was shot and killed&nbsp;by Charles Guiteau while&nbsp;walking through a train station in Washington on July 2, 1881, to catch a train to New England.</p>

<p>After battling the injury for weeks, he died on&nbsp;September 19, 1881.</p>

<h2><strong>William McKinley</strong></h2>

<p>William McKinley, the 25th US&nbsp;President, was killed after&nbsp;giving a speech in Buffalo, New York, on Sept. 6, 1901. While shaking hands with people in a receiving line, he was shot twice in the chest at close range by Leon F. Czolgosz, an unemployed, 28-year-old Detroit resident.</p>

<p>While doctors had expected McKinley to recover, gangrene set in around the bullet wounds and he died&nbsp;on September 14, 1901, six months after opening his second term.</p>

<h2><strong>John F. Kennedy</strong></h2>

<p>John F. Kennedy's&nbsp;assassination is considered the most notorious political murder of the 20th century. He was&nbsp;assassinated by a sniper, allegedly Lee Harvey Oswald, on&nbsp;November 22, 1963. He&nbsp;was riding in a motorcade in Dallas&nbsp;with first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy when two bullets hit him&nbsp;—&nbsp;&nbsp;one at the base of his neck and one in the head.&nbsp;He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he died soon after.</p>

<h2><strong>Theodore Roosevelt</strong></h2>

<p>Theodore Roosevelt, like Donald Trump, survived the assassination attempt made on him. On October 14, 1912, a saloon keeper named John Schrank shot Roosevelt while he was campaigning in Milwaukee for the third term in office. While the bullet was aimed directly at Roosevelt's heart, its force was cut by a steel eyeglass case and a copy of a campaign speech the leader had in the breast pocket of his heavy coat. He only suffered a flesh wound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schrank, after being arrested, said that he shot at Roosevelt because "any man looking for a third [presidential] term ought to be shot."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-safe-but-injured-who-shot-at-the-republican-ex-president-all-we-know-740629">All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Franklin D. Roosevelt</strong></h2>

<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted an assassination attempt on February 15, 1933, when an unemployed bricklayer named Giuseppe Zangara shot at him shouting "Too many people are starving!".</p>

<p>Roosevelt or FDR, as he is popularly known, was the president-elect at the time and had just delivered a speech in Miami’s Bayfront Park from the back seat of his open touring car when Zangara opened fire with six rounds. Five people were hit in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Roosevelt escaped injury, the mayor of Chicago, Anton Cermak, who was also in attendance, was fatally shot in the stomach.</p>

<h2><strong>Harry S. Truman</strong></h2>

<p>Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, survived an assassination attempt on November 1, 1950, when two Puerto Rican pro-independence militants, Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola, launched a shooting attack at his residence, Blair House.</p>

<p>One shooter (Torresola) was killed in retaliatory fire.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Gerald Ford</strong></h2>

<p>Gerald Ford survived an attempt on his life on September 5, 1975. In Sacramento, California, Lynette Fromme, a petite 26-year-old red-haired woman, approached Ford as he walked toward the California Capitol and aimed a .45-caliber Colt pistol toward him.</p>

<p>Her assassination attempt was foiled by US Secret Service agent, Larry Buendorf, who grabbed the gun, wrested it from Fromme's hand, and forced her to the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The to-be assassin, as per historical reports, said, "It didn't go off. Can you believe it? It didn't go off."</p>

<p>Fromme, nicknamed "Squeaky," was part of the Charles Manson "family". She later revealed that she had tried to kill Ford to gain the approval of cult leader Mason.</p>

<h1 id="firstHeading">Ronald Reagan</h1>

<p>On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan was wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C., as he was returning to his limousine after a speech at the Washington Hilton. He was seriously wounded in the attack. The bullet hit him&nbsp;in the left underarm, breaking a rib, puncturing a lung, and causing serious internal bleeding after ricocheting off the side of the presidential limousine.</p>

<p>Hinckley, as per historical records, attempted to kill Reagan, believing the attack would impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had developed an erotomaniac obsession.</p>

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Donald Trump, the former US President vying for another stint in the White House, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13).

Donald Trump, the former US President vying for another stint in the White House, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13). The 78-year-old presumptive Republican Party Presidential candidate had multiple shots fired at him by a 20-year-old man, identified by the FBI as Thomas Mathew Crook. Donald Trump is not the only US President or leader to have been the target of an assassination attempt, but he is one of the lucky few to escape it relatively unscathed. Here's a look at others. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was killed on April 15, 1865, after suffering a bullet wound the previous evening. He was the first US president to be assassinated. The popular leader was shot by John Wilkes Booth, a prominent American actor, who managed to sneak up behind the President as he watched a play at Ford's theatre and shot him in the head. Lincoln's killer was pursued by Union soldiers for 12 days and died of a gunshot wound on April 26 after refusing to surrender to Federal troops. Also read | Donald Trump dodges death as gunman shoots at him during Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania James A. Garfield Garfield was the second president to be assassinated. Six months after taking office, he was shot and killed by Charles Guiteau while walking through a train station in Washington on July 2, 1881, to catch a train to New England. After battling the injury for weeks, he died on September 19, 1881. William McKinley William McKinley, the 25th US President, was killed after giving a speech in Buffalo, New York, on Sept. 6, 1901. While shaking hands with people in a receiving line, he was shot twice in the chest at close range by Leon F. Czolgosz, an unemployed, 28-year-old Detroit resident. While doctors had expected McKinley to recover, gangrene set in around the bullet wounds and he died on September 14, 1901, six months after opening his second term. John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy's assassination is considered the most notorious political murder of the 20th century. He was assassinated by a sniper, allegedly Lee Harvey Oswald, on November 22, 1963. He was riding in a motorcade in Dallas with first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy when two bullets hit him — one at the base of his neck and one in the head. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he died soon after. Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt, like Donald Trump, survived the assassination attempt made on him. On October 14, 1912, a saloon keeper named John Schrank shot Roosevelt while he was campaigning in Milwaukee for the third term in office. While the bullet was aimed directly at Roosevelt's heart, its force was cut by a steel eyeglass case and a copy of a campaign speech the leader had in the breast pocket of his heavy coat. He only suffered a flesh wound. Schrank, after being arrested, said that he shot at Roosevelt because "any man looking for a third [presidential] term ought to be shot." Also read | All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted an assassination attempt on February 15, 1933, when an unemployed bricklayer named Giuseppe Zangara shot at him shouting "Too many people are starving!". Roosevelt or FDR, as he is popularly known, was the president-elect at the time and had just delivered a speech in Miami’s Bayfront Park from the back seat of his open touring car when Zangara opened fire with six rounds. Five people were hit in the attack. While Roosevelt escaped injury, the mayor of Chicago, Anton Cermak, who was also in attendance, was fatally shot in the stomach. Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, survived an assassination attempt on November 1, 1950, when two Puerto Rican pro-independence militants, Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola, launched a shooting attack at his residence, Blair House. One shooter (Torresola) was killed in retaliatory fire. Gerald Ford Gerald Ford survived an attempt on his life on September 5, 1975. In Sacramento, California, Lynette Fromme, a petite 26-year-old red-haired woman, approached Ford as he walked toward the California Capitol and aimed a .45-caliber Colt pistol toward him. Her assassination attempt was foiled by US Secret Service agent, Larry Buendorf, who grabbed the gun, wrested it from Fromme's hand, and forced her to the ground. The to-be assassin, as per historical reports, said, "It didn't go off. Can you believe it? It didn't go off." Fromme, nicknamed "Squeaky," was part of the Charles Manson "family". She later revealed that she had tried to kill Ford to gain the approval of cult leader Mason. Ronald Reagan On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan was wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C., as he was returning to his limousine after a speech at the Washington Hilton. He was seriously wounded in the attack. The bullet hit him in the left underarm, breaking a rib, puncturing a lung, and causing serious internal bleeding after ricocheting off the side of the presidential limousine. Hinckley, as per historical records, attempted to kill Reagan, believing the attack would impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had developed an erotomaniac obsession. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained | Donald Trump survives assassination attempt: A history of US Presidents targeted by gunmen

Donald Trump rally shooting: 'God protected' Trump, says Republican  Senator Marco Rubio

<p>Did Donald Trump stage the Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13) assassination attempt? Is he lying about being hit in the ear by a bullet? Conspiracy theories suggest so.</p>

<p>After the attack, the Republican presidential presumptive candidate Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."</p>

<p>"Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Teleprompter shards or bullet?</strong></h2>

<p>Reports indicate that Trump was never hit by the bullet. NEWSMAX citing a source in law enforcement reported that the bleeding was due to glass shards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It reports that the teleprompter Trump was reading from was hit, causing the glass to shatter and injure his ear, leading to the bleeding.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-safe-but-injured-who-shot-at-the-republican-ex-president-all-we-know-740629">All we know about Thomas Mathew Crooks, the man linked to assassination bid on Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>As per RawStory, News Company Axios too reported the same information, citing a source of its own. However, the information has since then been deleted from X.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Democrats tried to kill Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Another conspiracy theory, backed by Republicans and Trump supporters, suggests that the security lapses that led to Trump being shot at were planned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republican supporters have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to declare that with this incident, Trump's victory in the November elections is all but done.</p>

<p>The running narrative among Trump supporters is that "Donald Trump took a bullet for this country."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-shooting-news-dodges-death-as-gunman-shoots-at-him-during-campaign-rally-in-pennsylvania-740605">Donald Trump dodges death as gunman shoots at him during Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania</a></strong></p>

<p>People were also quick to praise Trump's iconic moment, where he pumped his fist in the air as blood trickled down his face.</p>

<p>"No panic. No crawling on his knees to safety. The man stands up, faces the crowd, and yells 'Fight,' wrote one user, while another said: "F**k you Dems. Swing at the king, ya best not miss."</p>

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No panic. No crawling on his knees to safety. The man stands up, faces the crowd, and yells “Fight.”<br />
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I already made this Trump hype video to “Many Men” by 50 Cent.<br />
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Now it hits even harder.<br />
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Fuck you Dems. Swing at the king, ya best not miss. <a href="https://t.co/zY79dBOMr4">pic.twitter.com/zY79dBOMr4</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Inside Job?</strong></h2>

<p>A video circulating on social media has led people to suggest that the assassination attempt could be an inside job. Watch it here:</p>

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<p>Missouri Secretary of State Valentina Gomez in a video posted on X said that the security failure was "on purpose." She alleged that "someone in his security detail is clearly compromised," she alleged.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I was behind President Trump at his rally in Ohio. I want answers. His security detail is compromised. <a href="https://t.co/jYDhXUZoC5">pic.twitter.com/jYDhXUZoC5</a></p>
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<p>Missouri Secretary of State Valentina Gomez in a video posted on X said that the security failure was "on purpose." She alleged that "someone in his security detail is clearly compromised."</p>

<p>Watch what she said:</p>

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<h2><strong>Staged assassination attempt?</strong></h2>

<p>Some netizens were also quick to call the assassination attempt "Fake News," comparing it to the 1963 of John F. Kennedy.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They got JFK in a moving car back in the 60s. You expect me to believe they couldn’t get trump big ass with the sights on these 2024 guns?? Fake news. <a href="https://t.co/FXrM3myj1s">https://t.co/FXrM3myj1s</a></p>
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<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></p>

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Did Donald Trump stage the Saturday (Jul 13) assassination attempt? Is he lying about being hit in the ear by a bullet? Conspiracy theories suggest so. After the attack, the Republican presidential presumptive candidate Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.

Did Donald Trump stage the Saturday (Jul 13) assassination attempt? Is he lying about being hit in the ear by a bullet? Conspiracy theories suggest so. After the attack, the Republican presidential presumptive candidate Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear." "Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he said. × Teleprompter shards or bullet? Reports indicate that Trump was never hit by the bullet. NEWSMAX citing a source in law enforcement reported that the bleeding was due to glass shards. It reports that the teleprompter Trump was reading from was hit, causing the glass to shatter and injure his ear, leading to the bleeding. Also read | All we know about Thomas Mathew Crooks, the man linked to assassination bid on Donald Trump As per RawStory, News Company Axios too reported the same information, citing a source of its own. However, the information has since then been deleted from X. Democrats tried to kill Trump? Another conspiracy theory, backed by Republicans and Trump supporters, suggests that the security lapses that led to Trump being shot at were planned. Republican supporters have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to declare that with this incident, Trump's victory in the November elections is all but done. The running narrative among Trump supporters is that "Donald Trump took a bullet for this country." Also read | Donald Trump dodges death as gunman shoots at him during Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania People were also quick to praise Trump's iconic moment, where he pumped his fist in the air as blood trickled down his face. "No panic. No crawling on his knees to safety. The man stands up, faces the crowd, and yells 'Fight,' wrote one user, while another said: "F**k you Dems. Swing at the king, ya best not miss." Trump yelling “Fight. Fight,” after getting grazed by a bullet in the ear, an inch from ending his life. No panic. No crawling on his knees to safety. The man stands up, faces the crowd, and yells “Fight.” Historic footage. Just incredible. pic.twitter.com/9ERhGJaia0 — Lomez (@L0m3z) July 13, 2024 × Trump just won the election. I already made this Trump hype video to “Many Men” by 50 Cent. Now it hits even harder. Fuck you Dems. Swing at the king, ya best not miss. pic.twitter.com/zY79dBOMr4 — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) July 13, 2024 × Inside Job? A video circulating on social media has led people to suggest that the assassination attempt could be an inside job. Watch it here: Missouri Secretary of State Valentina Gomez in a video posted on X said that the security failure was "on purpose." She alleged that "someone in his security detail is clearly compromised," she alleged. Watch what she said: I was behind President Trump at his rally in Ohio. I want answers. His security detail is compromised. pic.twitter.com/jYDhXUZoC5 — Valentina Gomez (@ValentinaForSOS) July 14, 2024 × × Missouri Secretary of State Valentina Gomez in a video posted on X said that the security failure was "on purpose." She alleged that "someone in his security detail is clearly compromised." Watch what she said: I was behind President Trump at his rally in Ohio. I want answers. His security detail is compromised. pic.twitter.com/jYDhXUZoC5 — Valentina Gomez (@ValentinaForSOS) July 14, 2024 × Staged assassination attempt? Some netizens were also quick to call the assassination attempt "Fake News," comparing it to the 1963 of John F. Kennedy. They got JFK in a moving car back in the 60s. You expect me to believe they couldn’t get trump big ass with the sights on these 2024 guns?? Fake news. https://t.co/FXrM3myj1s — AnTHIGHny (@RandomlyAnt) July 13, 2024 × Also read | Explained | Donald Trump survives assassination attempt: A history of US Presidents targeted by gunmen Trump shot is fucking fake. He staged that whole shit. No chunk of ear missing. No blood on hand that touched ear. Phony blood splatter from an ear that barely has enough blood on it to be considered a paper cut. This isn't hard y'all. pic.twitter.com/wy2IIVYJfJ — The Ghost of Vonshitzenpants Courtroom Farts (@MagicRhyno) July 13, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Did Trump stage an assassination attempt, or did Democrats order the hit? Conspiracy theories suggest this

<p><strong>Donald Trump Shooting News:</strong>&nbsp;Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13).</p>

<p>The "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks&nbsp;by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He attempted the horrific act using an AR-style rifle.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump survives&nbsp;with injury to right ear</strong></h2>

<p>The 78-year-old former US president narrowly escaped the attack as the bullet grazed his right ear.&nbsp;Dramatic images from the incident show Trump with blood streaking across his face as he pumped his fist in the air, appearing to mouth the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!".</p>

<p>While Donald Trump is safe, a rally attendee died in the attack and two other spectators&nbsp;were injured, said the Secret Service in a statement. The shooter has also been killed.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rally-shooting-biden-harris-and-other-political-bigwigs-grateful-former-prez-is-safe-740603">Trump rally shooting: Biden, Harris and other political bigwigs 'grateful' former prez safe after attack</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>What happened with Donald Trump at Pennsylvania?</strong></h2>

<p>As per news agency Reuters,&nbsp;the presidential candidate had just started his speech when shots rang out. Trump, in the videos from the rally, can then be seen reaching for his ear with his right hand, looking at it before dropping to his knees behind the podium. Within seconds, the Secret Service agents swarmed and covered him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About a minute later, Trump re-emerged, covered by the agents, his red "Make America Great Again" hat knocked off and pumping his fist into the air, appearing to mouth&nbsp;the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!" before being ushered into a vehicle.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-safe-but-injured-who-shot-at-the-republican-ex-president-all-we-know-740629">All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>Watch the moment the apparent assassination attempt on Trump took place:</p>

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<h2><strong>'Much bleeding'</strong></h2>

<p>After the incident, which as per a Reuters report citing sources&nbsp;will be investigated as an assassination attempt, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."</p>

<p>"Much bleeding took place," he said.</p>

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<p>It is not yet clear what was the motivation behind the attack, which took place just four months before the November US elections.</p>

<p>Trump's political rival, US President Joe Biden, was quick to condemn the attack. Taking to X, he said, "I'm grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety."</p>

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Donald Trump Shooting News: Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13).

Donald Trump Shooting News: Trump, the presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate, was shot at in an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13). The "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He attempted the horrific act using an AR-style rifle. Trump survives with injury to right ear The 78-year-old former US president narrowly escaped the attack as the bullet grazed his right ear. Dramatic images from the incident show Trump with blood streaking across his face as he pumped his fist in the air, appearing to mouth the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!". While Donald Trump is safe, a rally attendee died in the attack and two other spectators were injured, said the Secret Service in a statement. The shooter has also been killed. Also read | Trump rally shooting: Biden, Harris and other political bigwigs 'grateful' former prez safe after attack What happened with Donald Trump at Pennsylvania? As per news agency Reuters, the presidential candidate had just started his speech when shots rang out. Trump, in the videos from the rally, can then be seen reaching for his ear with his right hand, looking at it before dropping to his knees behind the podium. Within seconds, the Secret Service agents swarmed and covered him. About a minute later, Trump re-emerged, covered by the agents, his red "Make America Great Again" hat knocked off and pumping his fist into the air, appearing to mouth the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!" before being ushered into a vehicle. Also read | All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump Watch the moment the apparent assassination attempt on Trump took place: #Watch | Moment when former US President #DonaldTrump was shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania, USA. (Source: ANI ) #USElections #USPolls2024 pic.twitter.com/spq3oRnnxV — WION (@WIONews) July 14, 2024 × 'Much bleeding' After the incident, which as per a Reuters report citing sources will be investigated as an assassination attempt, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear." "Much bleeding took place," he said. × It is not yet clear what was the motivation behind the attack, which took place just four months before the November US elections. Trump's political rival, US President Joe Biden, was quick to condemn the attack. Taking to X, he said, "I'm grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety." (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump narrowly escapes death as gunman shoots at him during campaign rally in Pennsylvania

<p>Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has reportedly made a 'sizeable'&nbsp;donation to America PAC, a super political action committee dedicated to supporting former US President Donald Trump's bid for re-election in November, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exact amount of Musk's contribution has not been disclosed. However, America PAC is scheduled to reveal its list of donors on July 17, following which the nature of financial backing behind Trump's presidential re-run would be known.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-slams-biden-administration-over-importing-migrants-for-vote-bank-696892">Elon Musk slams Biden administration over 'importing' migrants for vote bank</a></strong></p>

<p>While Elon Musk has not officially endorsed any candidate for the 2024 presidential race, he has become increasingly vocal about his political views on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In recent months, Musk has openly criticised President Joe Biden's immigration policies and expressed strong support for conservative positions by throwing his massive social media clout behind the Conservative 'influencers'.</p>

<p>Notably, last September, Musk visited the US-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas, and described the immigration situation as "beyond insane and growing fast."&nbsp;</p>

<p>His criticism extended to the Biden administration following the tragic killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley in Athens, Georgia, by an undocumented migrant.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US: Elon Musk bashes Joe Biden for 'importing voters'</strong></p>

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<p>Musk's outspokenness included a pointed comment on X: "Dems won’t deport, because every illegal is a highly likely vote at some point. That simple incentive explains what seems to be insane behaviour. It has become so brazen that a gang of illegals can beat up police officers on camera in Times Square, get out of jail for free and still not get deported!"</p>

<p>Interestingly, in March, Musk had stated on X that he had no plans to financially support any presidential candidate. "Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate for US President," he wrote.</p>

<p>Musk's reported donation coincides with a substantial fundraising period for Trump's campaign. Make America Great Again Inc., a leading super PAC, announced it had raised $104 million during the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, Trump's campaign, together with the Republican National Committee, reported a combined total of $331 million raised over the past three months. This surpasses President Biden's re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee which reportedly raised $264 million in the same period.</p>


Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has reportedly made a 'sizeable' donation to America PAC, a super political action committee dedicated to supporting former US President Donald Trump's bid for re-election in November, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the development.

Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has reportedly made a 'sizeable' donation to America PAC, a super political action committee dedicated to supporting former US President Donald Trump's bid for re-election in November, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the development. The exact amount of Musk's contribution has not been disclosed. However, America PAC is scheduled to reveal its list of donors on July 17, following which the nature of financial backing behind Trump's presidential re-run would be known. Also read | Elon Musk slams Biden administration over 'importing' migrants for vote bank While Elon Musk has not officially endorsed any candidate for the 2024 presidential race, he has become increasingly vocal about his political views on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In recent months, Musk has openly criticised President Joe Biden's immigration policies and expressed strong support for conservative positions by throwing his massive social media clout behind the Conservative 'influencers'. Notably, last September, Musk visited the US-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas, and described the immigration situation as "beyond insane and growing fast." His criticism extended to the Biden administration following the tragic killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley in Athens, Georgia, by an undocumented migrant. Also watch | US: Elon Musk bashes Joe Biden for 'importing voters' × Musk's outspokenness included a pointed comment on X: "Dems won’t deport, because every illegal is a highly likely vote at some point. That simple incentive explains what seems to be insane behaviour. It has become so brazen that a gang of illegals can beat up police officers on camera in Times Square, get out of jail for free and still not get deported!" Interestingly, in March, Musk had stated on X that he had no plans to financially support any presidential candidate. "Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate for US President," he wrote. Musk's reported donation coincides with a substantial fundraising period for Trump's campaign. Make America Great Again Inc., a leading super PAC, announced it had raised $104 million during the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, Trump's campaign, together with the Republican National Committee, reported a combined total of $331 million raised over the past three months. This surpasses President Biden's re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee which reportedly raised $264 million in the same period.

Elon Musk throws his weight behind Donald Trump with 'sizeable' donation

A growing number of Democrats in the US House of Representatives are calling on Democratic President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid after the 81-year-old incumbent's halting debate performance against Republican rival Donald Trump.

US: Biden argues he is 'best candidate' to prevent Trump's return

<p>Joe Biden's troubles seem to have no end. The 81-year-old presumptive Democratic Party presidential candidate for US Elections 2024 has been facing public ire for his advanced age and the alleged inability to lead America.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since his dry-as-dust, halting performance in the debate against rival Donald last month, Biden has faced calls from young Democrat leaders to step aside. Rumours suggested that senior leaders of the party were also pressuring him in private to do so. Now, a senior Democrat, Senator Peter Welch, a long-serving member of Congress from Vermont, has publicly asked Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.</p>

<p>This comes as Democratic Party leaders challenged the US President to provide convincing evidence of a viable path to his re-election.</p>

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<h2><strong>"For the good of the country"</strong></h2>

<p>Writing for the Washington Post, Senator Peter Welch said he was worried about the November elections.</p>

<p>"I have great respect for President Biden. He saved our country from a tyrant," wrote Welch, with a thinly veiled reference to Donald Trump.</p>

<p>"He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time...But I, like folks across the country, am worried about November's election."</p>

<p>Welch notes that the "stakes could not be higher" and said that Biden's "disastrous debate performance" cannot be unseen and that the "valid questions raised since that night," cannot be ignored or dismissed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For the good of the country, I'm calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race," stated Senator Welch.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-trump-style-tv-rant-slams-democrat-party-elites-challenges-rivals-to-run-against-him-739091" target="_blank">'Trump-style' TV rant: Biden slams Democrat party 'elites,' challenges rivals to run against him</a></strong></p>

<p>With this, Welch has become the first Senator to publicly call on Biden to withdraw. As per the Guardian, more Democratic Senators, including Virginia’s Mark Warner, have till now kept their doubts private.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden fights back</strong></h2>

<p>As Democrats toughen their stance against his nomination as Presidential nominee, Biden has taken to fighting back.</p>

<p>On Monday (Jul 8), a fiery-sounding Biden phoned into liberal-leaning MSNBC network's Morning Joe programme and said he's "getting so frustrated by the elites."</p>

<p>"I'm not talking about you guys — the elites in the party, 'Oh, they know so much more,'" he ranted.</p>

<p>Putting out an open challenge to the Democrats against his presidential re-run, he added,&nbsp;"Any of these guys that don't think I should run — run against me. Announce for president, challenge me at the convention."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Joe Biden's troubles seem to have no end. The 81-year-old presumptive Democratic Party presidential candidate for US Elections 2024 has been facing public ire for his advanced age and the alleged inability to lead America.

Joe Biden's troubles seem to have no end. The 81-year-old presumptive Democratic Party presidential candidate for US Elections 2024 has been facing public ire for his advanced age and the alleged inability to lead America. Since his dry-as-dust, halting performance in the debate against rival Donald last month, Biden has faced calls from young Democrat leaders to step aside. Rumours suggested that senior leaders of the party were also pressuring him in private to do so. Now, a senior Democrat, Senator Peter Welch, a long-serving member of Congress from Vermont, has publicly asked Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. This comes as Democratic Party leaders challenged the US President to provide convincing evidence of a viable path to his re-election. Also read | White House rubbishes President Biden Parkinson's speculations, refuses to elaborate on mystery doctor visits "For the good of the country" Writing for the Washington Post, Senator Peter Welch said he was worried about the November elections. "I have great respect for President Biden. He saved our country from a tyrant," wrote Welch, with a thinly veiled reference to Donald Trump. "He is a man of uncommon decency. He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time...But I, like folks across the country, am worried about November's election." Welch notes that the "stakes could not be higher" and said that Biden's "disastrous debate performance" cannot be unseen and that the "valid questions raised since that night," cannot be ignored or dismissed. "For the good of the country, I'm calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race," stated Senator Welch. Also read | 'Trump-style' TV rant: Biden slams Democrat party 'elites,' challenges rivals to run against him With this, Welch has become the first Senator to publicly call on Biden to withdraw. As per the Guardian, more Democratic Senators, including Virginia’s Mark Warner, have till now kept their doubts private. Biden fights back As Democrats toughen their stance against his nomination as Presidential nominee, Biden has taken to fighting back. On Monday (Jul 8), a fiery-sounding Biden phoned into liberal-leaning MSNBC network's Morning Joe programme and said he's "getting so frustrated by the elites." "I'm not talking about you guys — the elites in the party, 'Oh, they know so much more,'" he ranted. Putting out an open challenge to the Democrats against his presidential re-run, he added, "Any of these guys that don't think I should run — run against me. Announce for president, challenge me at the convention." (With inputs from agencies)

Senator Peter Welch urges Biden to quit 2024 race, as Democrats challenge him to prove re-election viability

As the current US President battles concerns over his re-election bid, former President Donald Trump is capitalizing on his political rivals wars. Just on Tuesday the Republican leader addressed a rally in his Miami golf course and bashed Joe Biden for a substantial part of his 75 minute long speech. Watch in for more details!

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