‘We Will Fear Not’: Ex-US President Donald Trump After Assassination Bid

US President Joe Biden postpones planned trip to Texas on Monday after Trump rally shooting. 
 

US President Joe Biden receives a situation room briefing on the Trump Rally Shooting. 

Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, also issued a statement.

"Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today's senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania," she said in a statement on X.

Josh Shapiro offered his prayers for two people being treated in hospital after the shooting, as well as 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the attack.

“I just spoke to Corey’s wife and Corey’s two daughters. Corey was a girl dad. Cory was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community, and most especially, Corey loved his family”.

“Corey was an avid supporter of the former president and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community,” Shapiro said.

The governor added that Comperatore’s wife had “asked that I share with all of you that Corey died a hero, that Corey dove on his family to protect them last night, at this rally”.
 

 The man who was killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump was Corey Comperatore, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Sunday.

Comperatore was a former fire chief from the area who loved his family, Shapiro said.

“Corey died a hero. Corey dove on his family to protect them last night,” the governor said.

In other developments, President Joe Biden planned to address the nation Sunday afternoon after a Situation Room briefing on the shooting at Trump's rally. 

President Joe Biden is to address the nation Sunday afternoon after a Situation Room briefing about the apparent assassination attempt on his predecessor, Donald Trump.

The announcement of Biden's planned remarks came after homeland security and law enforcement officials briefed Biden, and the White House continued to call for national unity and condemn the stunning act of violence.

Melania Trump on Sunday urged Americans to "ascend above the hate" and work towards realising a world where "love transcends", hours after her husband and former US president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.

A 20-year-old gunman fired multiple shots at Trump, 78, at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, injuring his right ear.

Melania, 54, in her first public response since her husband was injured, reflected on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to “ascend above the hate”.

"This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want a world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends. We can realise this world again. Each of us must demand to get it back. We must insist that respect fills the cornerstone of our relationships again," she said in a statement.

In the statement posted on Sunday morning on X, Melania thanked Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials for protecting her husband.

She said she was thinking of her "fellow Americans" as she watched that violent bullet strike her husband.

"I realised my life, and Barron’s life were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband." "America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered, but our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one," she said.

Offering her sympathy to the families of the innocent victims of the attack, Melania said: "Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me." The shooting left one spectator dead and two others critically injured. The male attacker was also shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Bomb-making materials found in vehicle of man suspected in Trump rally shooting, say Law enforcement officials
 

Investigators believe the weapon was bought by the father at least six months ago, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Public Pennsylvania court records show no past criminal cases against Crooks.

Leading in the praise was Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and X owner, who wrote on the social media platform: “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.”
 

The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania’s Bethel Park, according to US media. Crooks was named by the FBI 'as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.'

Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, President Joe Biden said “We cannot allow this to be happening.” “The idea that there's violence in America like this is just unheard of," he said.

Former president Donald Trump on Sunday said the US must "stand united" and called for people to show "true character as Americans", remaining "strong and determined", after he survived an assassination attempt during a rally.

Trump, 78, survived the attempt on his life on Saturday when a 20-year-old shooter fired multiple shots at him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear. The shooting left one person attending the rally dead and two others in serious condition.

The suspected shooter was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, “It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening,” CNN reported.

“In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win,” he said.

“We will FEAR NOT,” said Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee.

He said he would remain “resilient” and added, “Our love goes out to the other victims and their families,” according to the report.

A source briefed on President Joe Biden’s call to former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt Saturday night described the call between the rivals as “good” and “short and respectful.”
 

Ex-US President Donald Trump posted a new statement after he was injured in an attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday and appealed for national resilience, saying ‘it is more important than ever that we stand United’.

“In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united,” he said, adding that “we will fear not”
 

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a message said, “In political debate, all over the world, there are limits that should never be crossed. It is a warning to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to restore dignity and honor to politics, against all forms of hatred and violence, and for the good of our democracies. Solidarity with Donald #Trump , his supporters and the injured, and my heartfelt condolences for the victim and his family.”

Donald Trump appeals for national resilience after shooting, says 'it is more important than ever that we stand United'

Trump campaign senior advisers say he is in 'great spirits' and 'doing well,' in staff memo obtained by AP. 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dennounced the shooting as a "terrible crime". 
 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted early Sunday that he was “shocked” after an assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump.
 

One attendee was killed, two others critically injured in the shooting at Donald Trump's election rally in Pennsylvania, the secret service has confirmed 
 

Two witnesses at Donald Trump's election rally in Pennsylvania, where he was attacked, claimed to have seen the shooter, with one recalling how the gunman moved from roof to roof, apparently scouting for a perfect perch to shoot at the former US president. 
 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "This was an inexcusable attack under the democratic values that Australians and Americans share and the freedom that we treasure. These values are ones that unite our two countries. (with PTI inputs) 
 

As per US media reports, "The gunman was on a rooftop approximately 200 to 250 yards' from where the former US president was addressing his supporters."
 

The FBI identified a 20-year-old named Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania as the prime suspect in the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on Saturday. The FBI said it was working to determine a motive for the attack, in which one attendee was killed and two other spectators were critically injured. 

Just over 2 hours after Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, Chinese online retailers started selling souvenir T-shirts with photos printed on them capturing the moment just after the former president escaped the assassination attempt.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been called to testify at a hearing on Monday after assassination attempt on Trump. 

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak condemned the attack on Donald Trump, saying he was "horrified." He tweeted, "Horrified by the attack in Pennsylvania. In a democracy, you must be able to speak freely and stand for what you believe in. Violence and intimidation must never be allowed to prevail. My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and the victims of this appalling attack(sic)."

Former US President Donald Trump is en route his golf club in New Jersey.

Donald Trump's campaign team has announced plans to bolster security protocols to ensure his safety after the former US president was injured in a shooting incident at an election rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, 78, was injured on Saturday after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt during a Republican Party campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

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Donald Trump is set to spend the night at his private golf club in New Jersey post the shooting incident at his rally in Pennsylvania.

A tape of Donald Trump’s microphone has been obtained, revealing the conversation between the presumptive Republican candidate and Secret Service agents moments after shots were fired during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

As per a video posted on X, Trump was seen in a conversation with the Secret Agents who rushes to him after he was shot. The security agents can be heard in  a rush saying, "go, go, go," as they jumped to Trump's side and adding, "What are we doing," to communicate the next plan of actions.

One then immediately shouted, "Move! Shooter's down. Move!" Trump then said, "Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes!" to which one of the agents reassured the former president, "We’ve got you, sir," he said while another one requested Trump, "Hold onto your head, it’s bloody."

However, the 76-year-old asked the agents, "Wait, wait” as he showed his raised fist to the crowd of supporters present at the rally, and appeared to repeatedly mouth the words "Fight. Fight." along with raising his fist towards the roaring crowd cheered "USA, USA," as the agents moved Trump from the stage. 

Former advisor to Barack Obama in an exclusive conversation with Republic said that 
the assassination attept on Trump will only help him win the US presidential polls. She said, "This incident will only help Donald Trump become the next president of USA. He is coming stronger than ever before. I think he is going to get more votes now because of its heroic presence today." 
 

The FBI said it was ‘surprising’ that the shooter was able to fire so many rounds. Upon being asked if law enforcement did not know the shooter was on the roof until he began firing, the FBI officials said, “that is our assessment at this time.” “It is surprising” that the shooter was able to get off as many rounds as were fired, they said. He added that “all the details of that will come out later investigation.”

The attack on Donald Trump has drawn criticism from across the globe. The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the shooting at former President Donald J. Trump’s rally, “I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s rally, and have briefed the President. The FBI, ATF, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Department’s National Security Division are currently working with the Secret Service as well as state and local law enforcement partners on the ground in Butler, Pennsylvania. My heart is with the former President, those injured, and the family of the spectator killed in this horrific attack. We will not tolerate violence of any kind, and violence like this is an attack on our democracy. The Justice Department will bring every available resource to bear to this investigation.” 

The man who attempted to kill Donald Trump is Thomas Matthew Crooks (20), according to statement released by the FBI. The FBI said the shooter was from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Bethel Park town is about 70km (43 miles) or an hour's drive from Butler, the site of the attempted assassination. "This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online," the statement added.
 

US President Joe Biden Saturday night spoke with his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump, hours after he survived an assassination attempt on him. “This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy,” the White House said. Biden was spending time this weekend at his home in Delaware but returned to the White House past midnight.

Former US President Donald Trump has landed in New Jersey after he escaped an assassination bid during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Before Saturday's apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates. A look at some of the assassinations and attempted assassinations that have occurred since the nation's founding in 1776: ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the 16th president Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated, shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, as he and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, attended a special performance of the comedy “Our American Cousin” at Ford's Theatre in Washington.

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.

Ivanka Trump shared a heartfelt message for her father, Donald Trump, after the assassination attempt on his life Saturday during a rally in Butler. She tweeted, “Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today's senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country. I love you Dad, today and always(sic).”

Law enforcement is conducting DNA tests one of Shooter who was killed for attacking Trump, to confirm identity.

The suspected shooter who was killed by the Secret Service agents for attacking Trump has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks (20). The 20-year-old was a resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania which was about 40 miles south of the Butler rally. Crooks was apparently shot in the head after he tried killing the former US president.

The FBI probing the shooting incident at Trump's rally said that investigators haven’t identified the motive in assassination attempt against the ex-US President.
 

A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former President and presumptive republican nominee, law enforcement officials said. So far, a shooter has been and an attendee also lost his life. Two attendees are critically injured.

Donald Trump is fine and in good spirit after he escaped an assassination bid, said his son.

President Joe Biden spoke with Donald Trump after he sustained injuries after gunshots were fire at his rally. According to White House Official, President Joe Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump. Biden also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy. Tonight (EST), the President is returning to Washington DC. Tomorrow morning (EST) at the White House, he will receive an updated briefing from homeland security and law enforcement officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the attack on former US president Donald Trump, and said violence has no place in politics and democracies. Trump's campaign said that he was “doing well” after an assassination attempt at his election rally in Pennsylvania.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Secret Service are working with law enforcement partners to investigate the life-threatening attack on former US president Donald Trump on Saturday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N Mayorkas said. Trump got injured during his election rally in Pennsylvania following a series of gunshots. The US Secret Service said at about 6.15 pm, a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue in Butler.

AR-Style rifle has been recovered from scene of shooting, as per media reports.

US President Joe Biden on Saturday condemned the life-threatening attack on his Republican rival and predecessor Donald Trump and said “there is no place for this kind of violence in America”. Delivering remarks to the press at his Rehoboth Beach house in Delaware, Biden said he tried to get in touch with Trump, who is now with the doctors and seems to be doing well.

Former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump got injured during his election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania following an apparent series of gunshots. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility,” Steven Cheung, Trump spokesperson said in a statement amidst a report of possible gunshots at him during his election rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.” The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.