SHALOM OLALEYE
The Former President of America, Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt on Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally. Shots rang out during Trump’s speech at the event causing chaos as Secret Service agents quickly surrounded him. The former president emerged with a bloodied face, later revealing he had been shot in the ear. Trump described hearing a “whizzing sound” and feeling a “bullet ripping through skin” as the attack unfolded.
The FBI has identified the assailant as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was shot and killed by Secret Service agents during the incident. The tragic event also claimed the life of one spectator, with two others critically injured. Witnesses reported seeing a man with a rifle crawling on a nearby roof before the shots were fired.
Ivanka Trump, the former president’s daughter, expressed her gratitude on X for the support and prayers for her father and the other victims. She thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their prompt actions, stating, “I continue to pray for our country. I love you Dad, today and always.
President Joe Biden swiftly condemned the assassination attempt, urging all Americans to denounce such “sick” violence. In a statement, Biden expressed his concern for the safety and unity of the nation, calling for a collective stand against acts of violence that threaten public safety and democracy.