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crime1 year ago•8 min saved

"Trump Assassin Spotted by Cops Twice Before Attack: Report"

An armed 20-year-old man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to scale a building and fire shots at a Pennsylvania rally, wounding former President Donald Trump and two others, and killing a retired fire chief. Despite being spotted by police 26 minutes before the attack, Crooks was able to avoid confrontation and secure a rooftop position. The incident highlights significant security lapses, with local law enforcement and Secret Service failing to prevent the attack despite multiple warnings from rally attendees.

via New York Post |

#assassination-attempt #crime #pennsylvania-rally

news1 year ago•3 min saved

New Details Emerge in Trump Assassination Attempt at Pa. Rally

New York Times photojournalist Doug Mills captured a "one in a million" image of a bullet whizzing by Donald Trump's head during an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Mills, using a high-speed camera, didn't realize he had taken the historic photo until an editor spotted the bullet's path. Trump was grazed in the ear, and three others were hit, including a volunteer firefighter who was killed. The sniper, Matthew Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by law enforcement.

via New York Post |

#assassination-attempt #donald-trump #doug-mills

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Assassination Attempt: Shooter's Background and Trump's Response

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, purchased 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before the attack. Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service snipers, grazed Trump and fatally shot a volunteer firefighter while wounding two others. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.

via New York Post |

#assassination-attempt #crime #donald-trump

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Claims He Survived Assassination Attempt at PA Rally

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, attributing his survival to a split-second head movement. The suspected shooter was killed by the Secret Service. Trump, who sustained an ear injury, expressed a desire to unite the country in the wake of the incident. President Joe Biden also called for national unity and checked on Trump's condition, emphasizing that political differences should not lead to violence.

via NBC News|

#assassination-attempt #donald-trump #joe-biden

politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Trump's Pennsylvania Campaign Blitz: Fact-Checking, Unity, and Disinformation"

Former President Donald Trump held his first 2024 general election campaign rally in Pennsylvania, addressing immigration, energy independence, and ongoing trials. Thousands of supporters endured frigid weather to hear him speak, where he criticized President Biden's handling of the Mexico border and energy policies. Trump also discussed his upcoming trial, accusing it of being politically motivated. Immigration emerged as a top concern for rally attendees, with many expressing frustration over tax dollars, inflation, and job security. Trump also endorsed Republican candidate David McCormick for a Senate seat.

via WHYY|

#2024-elections #donald-trump #energy-independence