The headline-grabbing assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday sparked reactions from all corners of the world and from all walks of life.
The sports world is no exception.
Star players responded not only to the assassination attempt on Trump, but also to the 45th president raising his fist in defiance as he was escorted off stage by the Secret Service.
With blood dripping from his face after the apparent assassination attempt, Trump pumped his fist in the air in a defiant manner as Secret Service officers escorted him off the stage. pic.twitter.com/WcKc27NZ0S
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 13, 2024
The show of strength in the face of criticism has sparked strong reactions from some of the sport’s biggest names.
Trump took a bullet for America
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) July 13, 2024
If it’s not clear who God wants to win
Trying to kill God’s angels and the Savior of the world only makes them grow bigger.
Good always triumphs over evil #Trump2024
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 13, 2024
ὁὁὁ pic.twitter.com/ndjmWBiudi
— Mad Max (@CrosbyMaxx) July 14, 2024
Surviving an assassination attempt by millimeters, stopping his guards and raising his fist in the air without fear of death is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
I hope everyone is well.
Finding the culprit
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) July 13, 2024
President Trump is the toughest man on earth. May God bless him and his family 🙏🇺🇸
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) July 13, 2024
For 🙏🏾🇺🇸
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 13, 2024
I’m speechless right now. I couldn’t be more angry. I support this guy. This picture says it all. We have angry Americans here and you guys are not prepared for it. pic.twitter.com/lN23VfHmT9
— Roger Clemens (@rogerclemens) July 13, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen… President Donald Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Bi1gg9Rb7d
— Sauce Gardner (@iamSauceGardner) July 13, 2024
God saved Donald Trump’s life today! pic.twitter.com/BkdDB4DCDF
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 13, 2024
Violence has no place in this world. I pray for President Trump and his family. I pray for his speedy recovery.
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) July 13, 2024
It doesn’t matter how much you love or hate President Donald Trump, now is not the time to play politics. Please pray for him, his family, and all those affected by today’s shooting.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 13, 2024
The would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot and killed by a Secret Service officer, and Trump survived the assassination attempt, but was shot above his right ear.
