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Trump calls on nation to ‘stand united’ after shooting

By The HillJulia Manchester,

1 day ago

Former President Trump called on Americans to unite on Sunday, following the assassination attempt on him at a campaign rally on Saturday.

“In this moment, 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 wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.”

In the same post, the former president said it was “God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.”

Trump’s comments come hours after shots were fired at his rally Saturday evening in Butler, Pa., during which he said a bullet pierced his ear. The U.S. Secret Service said the shooter and one spectator at the rally were killed, and two other attendees were critically injured.

The FBI has identified the suspect as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa.

Late on Saturday, Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee confirmed that the former president would still be in attendance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which starts Monday.

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