Former first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, on Sunday, released her first statement in response to the assassination attempt against her husband, former President Donald Trump.
“I am thinking of you now, my fellow Americans,” she began.
“When I watched the violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.
“To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me.
“A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald’s passion — his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration. The core facets of my husband’s life — his human side — were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and worst of times.
“Let us not forget that differing opinions, policy, and political games are inferior to love. Our personal, structural, and life commitment —until death — is at serious risk. Political concepts are simple when compared to us, human beings. …
“And let us remember that when the time comes to look beyond the left and the right, beyond the red and the blue, we all come from families with the passion to fight for a better life together while we are here, in this earthly realm.”
Read the full statement below:
Recall that former president Donald Trump narrowly escape death at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, after a 20-year-old shooter identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks took several shots at him.
On Sunday morning, the FBI confirmed the shooter’s identity: “The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.”
Last modified: July 15, 2024
