Former President Trump is “extremely lucky” to be alive after a deadly assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to two special forces soldiers. “He is extremely lucky to be alive,” James Pechi, a Marine veteran who later served as a Green Beret, said of the former president in an interview with...
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Pennsylvania Trump rally attendee speaks on 'extremely lax' security measures after assassination attempt
An eyewitness at former President Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, spoke out about the “extremely lax” security at the event after gunshots rang out on Saturday. Benjamin Shrader, who was invited to the battleground state rally by Trump himself, told Fox News Digital that the security was “terrible.” “My first thing that I have to...
Emotional Graham delivers message of ‘love’ for Trump, says US needs ‘soul-searching’
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was visibly emotional Sunday when asked what message he wanted to send to former President Trump following an apparent assassination attempt. Graham, who is not just an ally to Trump but also a friend, appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and was asked what he would say to Trump once he’s...
Trump attempted assassination: What we know about how it unfolded
Details have slowly emerged in the 24 hours since former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The suspected shooter was identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who was killed shortly after opening fire. Trump was speaking to supporters in the Pittsburgh suburb of Butler about...
Rallygoers double down on Trump support after witnessing harrowing assassination attempt: 'We fight harder'
Fear and shock rattled rallygoers at former President Donald Trump’s campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday when a suspected gunman opened fire and grazed the top Republican’s ear with a bullet. Now spectators who witnessed the incident are doubling down on their support for the former president. “We fight harder than we ever did...
Trump campaign, RNC to 'proceed with our convention' in aftermath of rally shooting
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former President Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee have emphasized that the party’s upcoming convention will “proceed” following the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as...
Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks? What we know about Trump’s attempted assassin
The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from western Pennsylvania, as the person who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Crooks reportedly shot Trump from a rooftop perch some 130 yards away during a rally in the small town, striking the upper part...
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...
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers update on Trump assassination attempt, honors victim slain in attack
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered an update on the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Trump on Sunday. Shapiro says state police are working together with federal investigators to learn more information about the shooter. The governor also honored Corey Comperatore, a victim who was shot and killed during the attack while shielding...
Trump rally shooting: Heart-stopping footage shows audience members noticing gunman before shots fired
A dramatic video filmed at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday shows the chaotic moments after attendees realized that someone was armed. A video, filmed from the audience, shows Trump on stage speaking. Within a few seconds, someone can be heard shouting: “He’s got a gun!” Several people in the crowd seemed to...









