Recent news about Donald Trump includes a dramatic assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. Trump made a split-second move that likely saved his life when shots were fired towards him. The incident has raised significant concern and has been widely covered in the media (Hindustan Times) . Additionally, Trump’s sentencing in his New York case has been delayed until September 18, 2024, originally scheduled for July 11
Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who fired shots at Donald Trump?
Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. During the attack, Crooks fired shots towards the stage, resulting in Trump’s injury, the death of one spectator, and critical injuries to two others. The Secret Service responded quickly, and Crooks was shot and killed shortly after the incident. The FBI is investigating the motive behind the attack.
Crooks, who nearly killed a presidential candidate, was shot dead by law enforcement. The incident resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man, injuries to two attendees, and an injury to Trump’s right ear.
Officials reported that Crooks managed to position himself on a rooftop 150 yards (140 meters) from the stage where Trump was speaking. He then began firing an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle, a weapon legally purchased by his father.
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Joe Biden: There is no place of this kind of violence in America
Whether it’s with members of Congress of both parties being targeted and shot, a violent mob attacking the Capitol on January 6, a brutal attack on the spouse of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, intimidation of election officials, a kidnapping plot against the sitting governor, or an attempted assassination on Donald Trump, there is no place in America for this kind of violence. We can’t allow it to be normalized. The political climate has become too heated, and it’s time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that. The stakes in this election are enormously high, and our choices will shape the future of America and the world for decades to come,” said Joe Biden.”
Bidden tweet
I want to ban assault weapons and require universal background checks.
Trump promised the NRA that he’d do nothing about guns.
And he means it.
