The two men shot and killed in the first assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump are reportedly planning to attend the upcoming presidential inauguration.
In a statement through their attorney Joseph Feldman, David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, said, “We are extremely grateful to President Trump and his team for inviting us to participate in their inaugural weekend. “There is,” he said, according to Fox News. reported Friday.
“They are honored to be part of the celebration with the incoming administration and other guests. President Trump has treated both of our clients like family,” the statement continued. Feldman also said that Trump and his team have shown great interest in the recovery of the two men after the July 13 mass shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Dutch, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and Copenhaver, a former liquor store manager, were seriously injured in the attack by Thomas Matthew Crooks. opened A fire broke out on a nearby rooftop while President Trump was speaking at a campaign rally. Trump was wounded in the ear by a bullet and his face was covered in blood.
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The Associated Press reported on October 15 that the sniper ultimately shot and killed the scammer, citing interviews with NBC News by two victims.
The Associated Press article continued:
Dutch, who served in the Marine Corps from 1986 to 1992 and served in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm, said: “It felt like I had been hit in the chest with a sledgehammer. I could see the bleachers and the metal. “It was,” he said. It kept flying around until the shooting stopped.”
“I'm still angry that this happened,” Dutch said Monday. That should never have happened. '' NBC News reported that lawyers for the two men said the Secret Service was considered negligent and are considering possible legal action.
“If it was safe, that wouldn't have happened,” Copenhaver said.
Firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed by a would-be assassin of President Trump in an incident in July. The first responder, the husband and father, was buried a few days later.
His daughter said her father died a hero, adding, “They won't tell you how quickly he threw me and my mother to the ground. I wouldn't say he protected my body from anything. He loved his family. He really loved us enough to take live fire for us.”
According to a recent FOX article, Feldman said: “While our customers have the great honor of being able to attend the inauguration with President Trump, they want to remember that there is one person who will not be attending, and once they attend, Once again, I would like to extend my prayers and condolences to Comperatore's family. ”
According to Breitbart News, President Trump plans to hold a large rally for his supporters in Washington, D.C., on January 19, the day before he is sworn in as the 47th president for the second time.
