Donald Trump Assasination Attempt today - July 13, 2024

[Betsy Ross]

Pray for America. It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican. Assassination attempts just cannot happen. Thoughts and prayers for the innocent bystander that died today. This election is going to be chaotic.

 

[Vince]

Just horrible. He is very fortunate. He turned his head at the last second which saved his life. The bullet would have hit his head if he didn't turn. How did the Secret Service not catch this? Makes you wonder if the government was involved. I hope the head of the Secret Service is fired.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812294568966053951

 

[Wally]

Just horrible. He is very fortunate. He turned his head at the last second which saved his life. The bullet would have hit his head if he didn't turn. How did the Secret Service not catch this? Makes you wonder if the government was involved. I hope the head of the Secret Service is fired.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812294568966053951

This interview from the BBC makes the Secret Service seem like idiots. This witnessed said he was pointing at the shooter for 2-3 minutes before he shot Trump.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812273630702952543

 

[Digital Nomad]

The Left just can't see Trump taking control again. They know that Biden can't win. I worry about President Milei too as the Left in Argentina are even more ruthless than the States. Here is what President Milei said today about it.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812277465391472813

 

[Avocado]

Trump seems like a madman like Milei. But no one wants to see this and no one deserves this. It's not the way.

 

[Uncle Wong]

I'm not a big Trump fan but wow that was incredible after he got shot and not scared and still firing up the crowd. I can't see this guy losing the election.

 

[MikeYoung]

I'm not a big Trump fan but wow that was incredible after he got shot and not scared and still firing up the crowd. I can't see this guy losing the election.

No way Trump will lose now. I want to hear more details about the shooter. The entire thing smells strange. Local police reported this guy as suspicious from the very beginning. Something doesn't seem right about this.

 

[MikeRoss]

Many jumping on the Trump bandwagon after this failed assassination. No amount of campaign ads from Biden can fight this viral video.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812480115500048751

 

[Uncle Wong]

One thing is for sure, Trump probably has a new perspective on life. Many Democrats that I know are changing their vote after this. No Democrat can beat him now.

 

[Nasdaq]

This guy is a fighter! I have a lot of friends that don't respect Trump but you can't help but watch his actions after almost getting killed and being proud to be an American watching him.

 

[Johnny]

This guy is a fighter! I have a lot of friends that don't respect Trump but you can't help but watch his actions after almost getting killed and being proud to be an American watching him.

Agreed. He showed a level of courage that this country hasn't seen in a while. If Trump is smart he will change his rhetoric and win the hearts and minds of most Americans. Democrats won't waste a chance to put up some future star that can't beat Trump now. Better to let Biden go down in flames.

 

[LongIslander]

I read Milei's response. He blames the left. I pray and worry about President Milei and someone trying the same thing with him.

Milei blames 'international left' for 'cowardly' Trump assassination attempt

Argentina's President Javier Milei blames "international left" for assassination attempt Saturday targeting former former US president Donald Trump.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Bill]

There were a lot of suspicious things going on there. The sniper saw the gunman a full minute or two before shooting him. Listen to all these witnesses and you might think the government is in on it.

 

[noname]

Who was Trump's assailant? Do you believe he acted alone or was part of an organization?

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about Donald Trump's attacker

The 20-year-old registered Republican purchased ammunition the day of the rally, authorities say.

www.bbc.com

 

[FuturoBA]

Who was Trump's assailant? Do you believe he acted alone or was part of an organization?

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about Donald Trump's attacker

The 20-year-old registered Republican purchased ammunition the day of the rally, authorities say.

www.bbc.com

He was supposedly a registered Republican but remember that could be so in an attempt to disrupt the primary. One of the snipers had a clear view of the the assailant and could've taken him out sooner. What happened more than likely, is he wasn't given the green light by who ever it was in charge until after shots fired.

 

[RN in BA]

He was supposedly a registered Republican but remember that could be so in an attempt to disrupt the primary. One of the snipers had a clear view of the the assailant and could've taken him out sooner. What happened more than likely, is he wasn't given the green light by who ever it was in charge until after shots fired.

The entire thing is wierd. You would think that you wouldn't need a green light to shoot someone that had a gun pointed at the former President. The sniper could have taken him out much sooner.

 

[FuturoBA]

The entire thing is wierd. You would think that you wouldn't need a green light to shoot someone that had a gun pointed at the former President. The sniper could have taken him out much sooner.

It's still government and bureaucracy where there's some chain of command unless there's some sort of standing order. The fact that they failed to act at all is a failure in of itself. If they weren't willing to take out the assailant immediately, they could've done more to protect Trump and the attendees, but chose to do nothing until shots were fired.

 

[Finance Prof]

It's still government and bureaucracy where there's some chain of command unless there's some sort of standing order. The fact that they failed to act at all is a failure in of itself. If they weren't willing to take out the assailant immediately, they could've done more to protect Trump and the attendees, but chose to do nothing until shots were fired.

Also, maybe complicating things might be the fact that some states allow people to carry guns around. I think this is the case where this happened. Open carry policy? Still, I agree with you @FuturoBA, it makes no sense that there would be a gunman with a rifle at an event like this and they would allow him to take the shot.

 

[Betsy Ross]

It's still government and bureaucracy where there's some chain of command unless there's some sort of standing order. The fact that they failed to act at all is a failure in of itself. If they weren't willing to take out the assailant immediately, they could've done more to protect Trump and the attendees, but chose to do nothing until shots were fired.

Honestly they should have had secret service detail on that roof. That seems to be one of the most dangerous spots and it was highlighted the day before as an area of concern. Seems a major coincidence how did the gunman know that no one would be on that building?

 

[Faith]

Donald Trump turning his head like that at the last minute some are saying was divine intervention. He probably feels like he has a new lease on life. I read he said he changed his entire speech and going to take a different approach. Hopefully so.