The assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday sparked an internet explosion of memes in support of former President Donald Trump.
Gunfire occurred while former President Trump was onstage addressing supporters at a rally, leaving the side of his face covered in blood, Breitbart News reported Saturday.
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The Secret Service said it shot and killed the gunman, but one person at the rally was killed and two others were seriously injured during the incident.
When shots rang out while the president was speaking, he reached out to touch his ear and took cover on the stage floor as police rushed to protect him and the crowd screamed.
Trump then rose from the floor and defiantly pumped his fist in the air before being escorted off the stage.
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Following the assassination attempt, social media users created memes highlighting his defiant attitude and determination to keep going despite extreme tensions.
“An iconic photo that will remain forever “#Trump,” one user Said:
Iconic photos that will live on forever #Trump pic.twitter.com/oRGRiq0CwP
— Kimmer Show (@KimmerShow) July 13, 2024
Another image Indicated A cat whose hair resembles a playing card with the caption “Nine lives, bitches.”
Best memes of 2024.#Trumpis6#Memes#President Trump#Trump pic.twitter.com/nVAJZtjXYW
— Dr. Sam (@drsami_usa) July 14, 2024
Yet another social media user posted a photo of Trump with the words, “You missed me, bitch.” Are standing In front of the crowd, blood streaming down the side of his face,
— I Exist Because I’m a Meme 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 14, 2024
One meme Mentioned Regarding President Joe Biden (Democrat) having difficulty climbing stairs, the photo above shows a bloodied Trump, while the photo below shows what appears to be President Biden stumbling up the stairs.
“Trump vs. the bullet, Biden vs. the stairs,” the meme read.
Trump is amazing pic.twitter.com/no1s0sPOzh
— Meme Guy (@RickyDoggin) July 14, 2024
Additional memes took on a more serious tone. Drawn A tall, winged angel stood behind Trump as he addressed the crowd.
of #TrumpAssassinationAttempt We’re screwed!!
Raise your hand if you truly believe this is the reason!!👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/HXQ556Su7B
— Salty Goat (@SaltyGoat17) July 14, 2024
“I was undecided whether to vote for President Trump or Biden, but now that the radical left has tried to assassinate him I morally have no choice but to vote for Trump in November,” said another social media user. I have written over an image of a bloody Trump.
The photo is captioned with the words, “They’re not trying to stop me, they’re trying to stop you, the American people.”
I was undecided whether to vote for President Trump or Biden, but now that the radical left has attempted to assassinate Biden, I have no moral choice but to vote for Trump in November. #TrumpAssassinationAttempt pic.twitter.com/o2NGsJ7Uut
— Conversational ὁ (@HuevosChivo) July 13, 2024
Another image Indicated Trump walks down the street as lightning flashes behind him. “Hate failed today!” a user wrote in the caption.
Hatred failed today! #Trump2024 #TrumpAssassinationAttempt pic.twitter.com/S05ZpABTbn
— AJ ✝️🇺🇲 (@AramJustinOcean) July 13, 2024
The gunman has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Breitbart News reported Sunday, but authorities have not yet revealed a motive.
“The attack is the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was shot as he walked to his motorcade after delivering a speech in Washington, DC,” the media reported.
