New York. Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday visited the site in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an attempt was made to assassinate him 12 weeks ago on July 13. He described it as a ‘holy place’ and said that he was saved with the help of God. During this time, Tesla owner Elon Musk was also present with Trump.
The former President also addressed his supporters present in large numbers during this period. He recalled those ’16 scary seconds’ when Secret Service agents surrounded him. The Republican candidate paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, who died in the attack. The former President said, ‘I will never give up, never bow down, never break, even in the face of death.’
Musk, who was present with Trump, also gave a speech. He said that if voters do not vote to help Trump win, ‘this will be the last election.’ Musk said, ‘Free expression is the foundation of democracy. It is important for democracy that you have free expression. Let us tell you that Twitter had banned Trump’s account, which Musk had opposed, after which he bought Twitter and named it ‘X’.
Trump’s ear was injured in this attack. The would-be assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by a Secret Service sniper. Butler’s firing led to widespread criticism of the Secret Service and the resignation of its director. Critics raised concerns about how the crux ended up on a nearby rooftop where Trump was giving a speech.
Two months after this incident, on September 15, Trump was once again attacked in Florida. The incident occurred at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. A person was arrested for attacking the former President. This happened when Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle in the bushes. However, Trump did not suffer any loss during this period.
Tags: Donald Trump, US Presidential Election 2024
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 6, 2024, 14:41 IST