What we know so far about the assassination attempt on Trump
NewsFeed A gunman shot at former US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was injured in the ear in what the FBI is investigating as an assassination attempt. One spectator was killed and two others were critically injured. Published On 14 Jul 202414 Jul 2024 Adblock test (Why?)
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Democrat push to replace Biden is ‘over’ after Trump assassination attempt, president’s allies say: report
The effort to replace President Biden as the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee has lost all momentum and is essentially “over” following the assassination attempt against former President Trump, allies of the president say, according to a new report. A steady stream of Democratic lawmakers and top donors had called on Biden to drop out of the race throughout last week and the weekend. Allies of Biden now say Trump’s attempted slaying has taken the wind from the sails of Biden’s critics. “I think it’s over,” one ally to the president told NBC News. “You just lose all momentum.” “They were having a very bad political day, and then we had this supernova event. Now, it’s frozen,” one Democratic strategist told the outlet. “If you’re an advocate for: ‘How do we tell the old man it’s time to go?’ – it’s really hard to have that conversation publicly. This event blocks out the sun right now.” TRUMP SAYS HE WAS ‘SHOT WITH A BULLET’ IN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY Biden addressed the nation soon after the assassination attempt on Saturday, condemning the violence and saying he was praying for Trump and his family. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” Biden said in a statement at the time. “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. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.” TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT SHINES LIGHT ON RALLY SECURITY Biden later spoke to Trump over the phone, but details of their conversation have not been released. Biden also spoke with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy. Biden’s campaign reacted quickly to cancel plans for ads attacking Trump for the time being. Staffers were told to “refrain from issuing any comments on social media or in public,” according to NBC News. ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON TRUMP AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY LEAVES 2 HURT, 2 DEAD, INCLUDING SHOOTER “It’s likely the effort to dislodge Biden has ended. He’s not going to voluntarily step aside in this moment,” another Biden ally told the outlet. “Biden demonstrated he’s going to fight.” The assassination attempt took place two days before the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Trump will be formally nominated as the GOP’s 2024 presidential candidate. The Democratic National Committee told Fox News that it is in the process of pulling down ads that it went up with on Monday on 57 municipal buses in Milwaukee, the site of the GOP convention. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report
Potential Trump VP Vance accuses Biden admin of inciting violence with wild rhetoric
Sen. J.D. Vance, who is under consideration to be former President Trump’s running mate on the 2024 Republican ticket, accused the Biden campaign of inciting violence against Trump. The Ohio senator wrote in a social media post that the attempt on Trump’s life at a rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday was “not just some isolated incident.” “The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs,” Vance posted on X. WHO WAS THOMAS MATTHEW CROOKS? EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT TRUMP’S ATTEMPTED ASSASSIN He continued, “That rhetoric led directly to President Trump’s attempted assassination.” Vance is considered a front-runner in the race to become Trump’s vice-president — alongside North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. The Ohio senator was once a strong critic of Trump, but has become an avowed Trump loyalist since the former president’s first term. TRUMP SAYS ‘GOD ALONE’ PREVENTED ‘UNTHINKABLE’ AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Republican Party strategists have asserted that choosing Vance as a running mate would send a message of confidence to Trump’s core supporters and double-down on his platform. Another potential Trump vice presidential candidate, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, likewise, said rhetoric from the left was to blame for the shooting. “Let’s be clear: This was an assassination attempt aided and abetted by the radical Left and corporate media incessantly calling Trump a threat to democracy, fascists, or worse,” he wrote on social media following the shooting. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from western Pennsylvania, as the person behind the attempted assassination. Federal authorities are investigating the assassination attempt and have not yet revealed a potential motive.
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Republican National Convention security tightens following Trump assassination attempt
The Republican National Convention (RNC) is going on as planned following the attempted assassination of President Trump, and heightened security can be seen around the venue expecting tens of thousands of people. “Multiple layers of security and several perimeters to get through in order to get inside,” Fox News’ Bill Melugin posted to X early Sunday morning from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, where the RNC starts Monday and runs through Thursday. The security measures currently include many blocks of street closures in all directions surrounding the arena, including K-rail barriers and metal barricades. Additionally, police can be seen “all over,” and there are routine helicopter flyovers. Those covering the event for the media had to go through three layers of security to enter the venue, showing press credentials each time. Security included Secret Service and TSA checkpoints, with metal scanners and bag checks. FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP SURVIVES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, FBI IDS SHOOTER AS THOMAS MATTHEW CROOKS “My staff and I are in contact with those coordinating security planning for the RNC and will continue to be in close communication as we learn more about this situation,” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “We cannot be a country that accepts political violence of any kind – that is not who we are as Americans.” Attention quickly shifted to the nearly week-long event’s security following a shooting that injured the upper part of Trump’s ear at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Gunfire broke out at the Trump rally shortly after the former president began speaking at the Butler Farm Show grounds. One rally attendee was killed, and two spectators were critically injured. PENNSYLVANIA TRUMP RALLY ATTENDEE SPEAKS ON ‘EXTREMELY LAX’ SECURITY MEASURES AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT President Trump still plans to attend the RNC, where he will be nominated as his party’s candidate for the November general election in his bid to serve as the 47th president of the United States. “I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin,” Trump posted to Truth Social Sunday morning. Fox News’ Brooke Singman and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Trump rally shooting: 5 key details so far
An attempted assassination of former President Trump took place on Saturday in Pennsylvania, shocking the world as the presumptive Republican nominee escaped death by what seemed like inches. Trump was led offstage from the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally with blood pouring from his right ear, but not before raising his fist and gesturing to the crowd in defiance. Information about the shooting was scarce and highly subject to distortion in the immediate aftermath — but as time passed, key details have been confirmed. TRUMP JR. SAYS FATHER ‘IN GREAT SPIRITS’ AT HOSPITAL AFTER SHOTS FIRED DURING PA RALLY Trump survived the shooting despite the blood seen pouring down his face as he was led offstage. The former president was reportedly struck in the right ear by a bullet but did not suffer any life-threatening wounds, according to his campaign. “As was communicated earlier this evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action,” a joint statement from Trump, his campaign leaders and RNC brass said late Saturday. He was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh late Saturday night. The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from western Pennsylvania, as the person behind the attempted assassination. WATCH: MOMENT YOU HEAR GUNFIRE RING OUT JUST BEFORE SECRET SERVICE SHIELDS TRUMP One rally attendee was killed, and two others were injured after Crooks opened fire, according to a Secret Service statement. Crooks reportedly shot Trump from a rooftop perch some 130 yards away during the campaign event, striking the upper part of Trump’s right ear while the former president was speaking to rallygoers. One attendee was killed, and two others were injured during the incident, the agency said, and Crooks was shot dead. The victims have not been identified yet. Crooks, 20, was from Bethel Park, which is a Pittsburgh suburb about an hour south from where the assassination attempt took place. President Biden spoke with Trump following the Saturday assassination attempt, according to the White House. BIDEN BRIEFED ON TRUMP RALLY SHOOTING: ‘I’M PRAYING FOR HIM’ “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” Biden said in a statement. “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.” He added, “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.” A briefing was given to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday night from Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, Attorney General Merrick Garland, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and FBI Director Christopher Wray. The incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt, according to Fox News sources. GOP PRAYS FOR TRUMP AFTER SHOTS FIRED, FORMER PRESIDENT RUSHED OFF STAGE “This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI,” the FBI said in a statement. The House Homeland Security Committee is planning on investigating reports that Trump was denied stronger Secret Service protection before the rally, a source told Fox News Digital. Despite the near-death experience, Trump fully intends to appear at the Republican National Convention this week to accept the party’s nomination for president. FORMER FBI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SHREDS TRUMP’S SECRET SERVICE, FAILED ‘FROM START TO FINISH’ “President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States,” the statement continued. “As our party’s nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again.” The assassination attempt has re-centered previous arguments between the Trump campaign and Secret Service leaders over security measures. In a May letter, Republican National Committee counsel Todd R. Steggerda wrote to Kimberly A. Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, “Your failure to act now to prevent these unnecessary and certain risks will imperil tens of thousands of convention attendees, inexcusably forcing them into close proximity to the currently planned First Amendment Zone,” reported the New York Times. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “My staff and I are in contact with those coordinating security planning for the RNC and will continue to be in close communication as we learn more about this situation,” Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis., wrote on X. Fox News Digital’s Scott McDonald, Landon Mion, Charles Creitz and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
Democrat governors reel from Biden’s Putin-Zelenskyy gaffe, implications for US leadership on world stage
A handful of Democratic governors explained to Fox News Digital whether they’d prefer that President Biden step aside from his re-election bid, as the commander-in-chief once again raised eyebrows with back-to-back gaffes confusing Vice President Kamala Harris with former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on the same day. A day after Biden introduced Zelenskyy at the NATO conference in Washington, D.C., as “President Putin,” the Ukrainian leader was on the ground in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he addressed the attendees of the National Governor’s Association (NGA) summer meeting. Zelenskyy on Friday described the more than two-year-long conflict as “the most transparent battle between good and evil of our time,” expressing gratitude for “American leadership” in response to what he categorized as Russia’s “unprovoked and unjust aggression.” Fox News Digital asked Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat and the incoming 2024-2024 NGA chair, after the speech about whether, given Biden’s confusion of Zelenskyy for Putin a day earlier, the American president is a strong enough candidate to represent the United States on the world stage. CAMPAIGN CRISIS: DEMS WHO HAVE CALLED FOR BIDEN TO DROP OUT OR RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT HIS HEALTH But Polis dodged addressing Biden’s mix-up directly. “I’ve been at this conference all day, so I’m not aware of what you’re referring to,” Polis said. “But I think President Zelensky gave a really strong case for why this is not only important for Ukraine, for Europe, but frankly, for the global world order.” “I mean, you know, when you have a bully, you need to stand up to them. And it’s very important that Europe, America, our Asian allies, stand up to Putin’s aggression,” Polis said. He added that Zelenskyy “made it very clear” he’s not asking for U.S. boots on the ground, putting American lives at risk. “They’re asking for our help. I think there was strong consensus among the governors that we want to do what we can,” Polis said. “In fact, the single biggest ask, and this really speaks to what is going on, is they need to construct more bomb shelters at their schools, at their hospitals. Russia’s been indiscriminate in their campaign of terrorism against the Ukrainian people. So it’s very important that we unite and stand up against that.” Polis did, however, admit that there’s discussion of changing strategy, whether that be the “campaign message” or the “candidate,” to ensure Democrats stay competitive enough to win in November. “Of course, Democrats could win in November. It’s a very close election. I think it’s also fair and objective to say, yes, that, President Biden is behind, not by a lot, but he is behind. If the election was today, we’d likely lose,” Polis said. “Which means that we need to change something as a strategy, to protect freedom, protect our democracy. We need to look at what that strategy is. Does it mean changing the campaign strategy? Campaign message? The candidate? All of these things are being discussed.” “I want to make sure that we put our very best foot forward to protect our democracy going forward, which includes, of course, support for NATO, and, global world order, the policies and the progress you’ve achieved over the last four years,” the governor added. “When you’re behind, it doesn’t mean you give up.” Biden again on Friday night emphatically stated that he is running and going to win. YEARSLONG TENSIONS BOIL OVER AS EX-OBAMA STAFFERS GANG UP ON BIDEN: ‘CLOONEY WAS EXACTLY RIGHT’ Fox News Digital caught up with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, another Democrat, on the sidelines of the conference, asking whether Biden is strong enough on the world stage or if he should bow out. In response, Green argued that both Biden and former President Donald Trump have “limitations” due to their age — but added Trump’s “personality” was more dangerous to people of both parties. “President Biden has been extraordinary for our state. When we had a disaster, he, within six hours, he stepped up and did the major disaster declaration,” Green said, referring to the Maui wildfires. “He has helped us recover. I heard from Republicans, as governors and congresspeople, and Democrats across the board. The only person I never heard from was Mr. Trump, except for some negativity about our state. That speaks to his personality. Mr. Biden has a good heart.” “Older people, and I would include Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden in that category, are going to miss words and there are going to be moments,” Green told Fox News Digital. “I’m a physician. I have a very keen awareness of Mr. Biden’s limitations and Mr. Trump’s limitations. And in truth, the limitations of the latter, Mr. Trump are significant because his personality ends up making policy that really, in my opinion, hurts Republicans and Democrats alike. This is, of course, you’re asking a Democrat.” Green also vowed that he would be “with the president until he chooses not to accept the Democratic nomination, if he chooses to go a different way because Jill or Pelosi or President Obama have a heart-to-heart with them, and they make that decision together.” “That’s their decision,” the governor said. “But we should respect our leaders if they have given us decades of service. And Hawaii should respect President Biden right now because he’s given us so much to help us recover.” As Zelenskyy spoke of the need to rebuild in Ukraine from the war, Hawaii also must rebuild after the Maui wildfires. Green, who governs a chain of islands in the south Pacific, further argued that the Ukraine conflict hits closer to home for his state, as there have been instances of Russian warships off Hawaii’s shores, and further downfall in relations between China and Taiwan or North Korea would have an immediate impact. Given those “geopolitical considerations,” he made a case that certain “expenditures” were justified, referring to the financial backing by the United States for Kyiv’s war effort.
Dems need to stop with ‘existential threat’ rhetoric about Trump: Former AG Barr
Former Attorney General William Barr told Fox News that “the Democrats have to stop their grossly irresponsible talk about Trump being an existential threat to democracy. He is not.” The statement came just hours after a would-be assassin shot at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Republicans lost no time tying the attack to rhetoric from Democrats accusing Trump of being authoritarian, a dictator or anti-democracy. LIVE UPDATES ON DEADLY SHOOTING AT TRUMP RALLY Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, a contender for Trump’s vice president position, after the attack posted on X, “Today is not just some isolated incident. The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. That rhetoric led directly to President Trump’s attempted assassination.” President Biden came under scrutiny after the shooting for remarks he made to donors on July 8, in which he said “it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye,” Politico reported.
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