Former First Lady, Melania Trumpdescribed her husband’s attacker as a “monster” in a statement released Sunday, noting that he tried to extinguish her husband’s passion, laughter, wit and love of music. Donald Trumphighlighting central aspects of the former president’s life.
In the red social XMelania recounted The shocking moment a bullet hit her husband this Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvaniaputting at risk not only Donald’s life, but also that of his son Barron, and thanked the Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers who risked their lives to protect the presidential election candidate.
“To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincere condolences. Their need to summon their inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me,” Melania added, showing support to all those affected by this tragic event.
Melania also called for unity and love, stressing that Political differences and political games are inferior to love and human commitment“We are all human, and fundamentally, instinctively, we want to help each other. American politics is just one vehicle that can uplift our communities. Love, compassion, kindness, and empathy are necessities.”
“We have always been a unique union. America, the fabric of our beloved nation, is torn, but our courage and common sense must rise up and bring us back together as one.” With a hopeful tone, Melania concluded her message by highlighting the importance of looking beyond political divisions and remembering the humanity that unites us: “The dawn is here again. Let us gather together. Now.”
In addition, in her letter, the former First Lady thanked all those who have shown their support in these difficult timesremembering that every politician is a human being with a loving family.
His message reflects the mix of pain and hope he is experiencing at this crucial moment, calling on the nation to unite in love and compassion in the face of adversity.
For its part, Ivanka Trumpdaughter of the former president, thanked on social network X Americans’ concern for his father.
“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I thank the Secret Service and all other law enforcement officers for their swift and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country,” he said.
The former president spoke out about the recent attack that occurred during a rally in the city of Pennsylvania. He did it through his social network, Truth Social.
“I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement agencies for their quick response,” Trump said of his bodyguards’ actions, which have been applauded by several politicians both inside and outside the country.
Following the attack on Donald Trump this Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the shooter who attempted to assassinate the former president as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania..
Crooks lived in Bethel Park, about 35 miles south of Butler, where the Republican leader’s rally was being held. He graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022.
I was registered to vote as a Republicanaccording to the Pennsylvania voter database.
The November presidential election would have been the first in which he could have voted.
