The Republican candidate posted a text on social media where he gave details about how he realized he had been shot.
Donald Trump is removed from the event in Pennsylvania.
Social networks were the place chosen by Donald Trump to speak out about the attack on his life while he was leading a campaign event in Pennsylvanialess than four months from the presidential elections in the United States.
“I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement for their quick response to the shooting that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania“, he said at the beginning of the message. He then spoke about the other victims of the attack: “Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person who was killed.during the act and also to the family of the other person who was seriously injured.”
He later said that “it is truly incredible that such an act could take place in our country” and referred to the murder of the attacker: “Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is dead.”.
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In addition, the former president gave details of the attack: “I was shot by a bullet that went through the top of my right earI knew immediately something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound and gunshots, and immediately felt the bullet piercing my skin. There was a lot of blood, then I realized what was happening.“Finally, he closed his message by writing: “God bless America.”
Joe Biden after Trump shooting: ‘I look forward to speaking to him tonight’
On Saturday night, the US president said he tried to speak to Donald Trump – whom he called Donald – and also said that the ”The Secret Service is attempting to gather more details about the incident.” He also condemned the “political violence” in the North American country and reaffirmed that he hopes “to be able to speak with him tonight.”
Finally, he was quick to confirm or deny an assassination attempt: ”I have an opinion, but I don’t have any facts.”clarifying that he will address this issue when he has the facts in question.
Source: Ambito
