Local group reacting to shooting of former president

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-After the shooting at former president Donald Trump’s rally yesterday, one local group is taking to the streets to show their support for Trump.

On Sunday afternoon, people gathered at the corner of Glenstone Avenue and Sunshine Street for a Trump flag wave.

Vickie and Sean Trudell are the head of the 417 freedom fighters- A Springfield group focused on freedom and liberties.

“I mean, that’s what we’re about. We’re about having a positive display of patriotism, a love of country, love of god. You know, of course, we love president trump,” Sean Trudell said.

The group told OzarksFirst they had a scheduled flag wave Saturday in Ozark, but Sunday’s gathering was impromptu to show support for Trump and stand against violence.

“We’re just very upset with what happened last night. It shouldn’t happen to any president,” Sean said. “But if it happened to President Biden, we would be just as appalled. But you know, of course, we love President Trump.”

Bud Wolf is a homeless veteran here in Springfield who watched the flag wave. He said that after former president Trump’s assassination attempt, he was worried about trumps safety.

“My heart sunk but then I saw him pop up and I saw him scream the word fight… Then I knew he was okay,” Wolf said.

Yesterday, Democrat Representative Crystal Quade, who is is the Missouri House Minority Leader, took to social media after the rally with the following statement:

“Violence is never the answer. Praying for president trump, the United States, and all those affected by today’s senseless shooting.”

Crystal Quade, Missouri House Minority Leader

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