Donald Trump has vowed not to swerve from his course and to take on “evil,” following Saturday’s assassination attempt on his life during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former president also called on Americans to show unity in the face of political violence.
Several shots were fired during Trump’s speech, with one bullet grazing the politician’s right ear. The GOP hopeful was eventually whisked offstage by Secret Service agents and moved to a “safe” place. One of the event’s attendees was fatally shot, with another two sustaining serious injuries. Authorities later reported that the 20-year-old suspected shooter, who is believed to have taken up position on a nearby rooftop, was shot and killed.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump thanked “everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday,” adding that “it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.”
“We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness,” the former president insisted.
The Republican presidential hopeful also argued that “it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win.”
Trump also extended condolences to the family of the person in the crowd at the event who was “horribly killed” by the shots , and wished the wounded individuals a speedy recovery.
“I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin,” the former president concluded.