Trump supporters went from skeptical to scared as assassination attempt unfolded
Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the presidential candidate was shot in the ear and a bystander was killed, sending the rally into chaos. The Washington Examiner spoke with more than a dozen people at the rally following the shooting, who recalled the chaotic moments following […]
House Dem Staffer Fired After Posting ‘Don’t Miss Next Time’ Following Trump Assassination Attempt
A staff member of Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson has been fired after suggesting “target practice” following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Thompson’s field director, Jacqueline Marshaw, reportedly made the post shortly after Trump was attacked at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I do not condone violence but please take shooting lessons […]
Sanders condemns ‘radical rhetoric’ after Trump assassination attempt: ‘Politics should be kind of boring’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) condemned both political violence and “extremist rhetoric” after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sanders said political violence was “un-American.” “I think everyone in this country, regardless of political views, wishes former President Trump a speedy recovery. And we mourn the innocent lives lost […]
Stephen King Mocks GOP Over AR-15s Following Assassination Attempt
Stephen King, novelist, Hollywood producer and outspoken supporter of President Joe Biden, made comments mocking Republicans for rejecting efforts to ban AR-15 rifles just hours after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The alleged assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, reportedly used an AR-15-style rifle in the attack, which took place at a rally […]
Trump Assassination Attempt Will Not Impact Biden’s Candidacy
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump will not affect incumbent President Joe Biden’s candidacy. “Everyone in this country, regardless of political view, wishes former President Trump a speedy recovery, mourns the loss of innocent lives and those injured, and understands that […]
DEI professor fears black men might identify with Trump following deadly assassination attempt
A man who makes a living from calling attention to systemic racism through his DEI initiatives has penned an article expressing concern that black men may be attracted to former President Donald Trump, who survived a gun attack. Early Sunday morning, about 14 hours after the fatal shooting that nearly took President Trump’s life, Forbes […]
Nikki Haley to speak at Republican convention as GOP unites around Trump after assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former President Donald Trump’s final rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention this week, in what is seen as a move to unite the party in the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who served as […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Promises ‘Full Investigation’ Into Trump Assassination Attempt
House Speaker Mike Johnson has vowed that Congress will launch a “thorough investigation” into Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the suspect who opened fire on Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania on Sunday morning, wounding the former president in the ear, leaving […]
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers update on Trump assassination attempt, honors victim slain in attack
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday provided an update on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Shapiro said state police are working with federal investigators to gather more information about the shooter. He also paid tribute to the victim, Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed while shielding his wife and […]
Bomb-making materials found in vehicle, home of suspect in Trump assassination attempt
Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Sunday that bomb-making materials were found in the car and home of a man suspected in an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A law enforcement official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said bomb-making materials were found both in the car […]