July 14th 2024.
Elon Musk was quick to show his support for Donald Trump after the former president was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred around 6:10 pm on Saturday, causing Trump to be rushed off the stage as a precaution. When he regained his footing, he was seen with blood on his face.
Musk wasted no time in expressing his endorsement of Trump, sharing a video of the president pumping his fist in the air on social media platform X and stating, "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery." In a subsequent post, Musk compared Trump's toughness to that of former president Theodore Roosevelt.
The technology mogul also took to social media to criticize the security measures at the rally, expressing his disappointment in the events that unfolded. Sadly, two people, including the suspected gunman, lost their lives in the shooting.
US President Joe Biden condemned the attack on Trump during a press conference, stating it was "sick." He also expressed his relief that Trump was safe and his prayers for the president's recovery. Biden's wife, Jill, also expressed her gratitude to the Secret Service for their swift action in getting Trump to safety.
Many others, including vice-presidential hopefuls, family members, and political rivals, also spoke out after the shooting. Trump's spokesperson confirmed that he was "fine" and thanked law enforcement for their quick response. The Secret Service also confirmed that Trump was safe and that an investigation was underway.
Former president Barack Obama also condemned the violence, stating that there is no place for political violence in a democracy. He and his wife, Michelle, wished Trump a speedy recovery. Trump's daughter Ivanka took to social media to thank supporters for their love and prayers for her father and the other victims of the senseless violence.
Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, shared a photo of his father with a bloody face and a raised fist, along with the words, "He'll never stop fighting to Save America." North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and Ohio Senator JD Vance, all on Trump's shortlist for vice president, also expressed their concern for the former president.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, released a statement condemning the violence and assuring that state police were on site at the rally. President Biden is currently being briefed on the situation but has yet to issue a statement.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former prime minister Kevin Rudd also issued statements denouncing the attack and expressing their relief that Trump was safe. The incident serves as a reminder that violence has no place in a democracy and that we must all come together to condemn it.
The full coverage of the shooting includes a detailed timeline of events, witness accounts, and an overview of how the Secret Service protects US leaders. Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident.
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