One month ago today, former President Donald Trump took the stage in front of thousands of supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania. The night was supposed to be like his other campaign rallies but took a dark turn just minutes after he approached the lectern and started speaking.
We covered it all right here:
BREAKING: Trump Shot During Rally
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 13, 2024
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While looking at a chart detailing illegal border crossings, Trump was shot in the ear and had to be quickly removed from the stage. While Trump survived by millimeters, volunteer firefighter and father Corey Comperatore was killed. Two others were severely injured. A roof just 140 yards away from the stage had been left unsecured by the Secret Service, allowing the assassin to climb up with a rifle and take his shots. It was the worst Secret Service failure in decades.
Donald Trump RAISES HIS FIST to crowd of supporters after shots rang out at the Pennsylvania rally. pic.twitter.com/XI8EwVicCO
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 13, 2024
The Secret Service still has few satisfactory answers about how the situation was allowed to occur.
Acting Secret Service Director: I "could not, and I will not and I cannot understand" why the roof where the shooter carried out his attack on former President Trump was not secured. pic.twitter.com/gjK1WqrunJ
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 30, 2024
During a conversation with Elon Musk Monday night, Trump spoke about the fateful day.
ELON: "If you hadn't turned your head..."
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 13, 2024
TRUMP: "It was a miracle! If I hadn't turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now, as much as I like you..."
ELON: "Talking to you from another realm, perhaps!" pic.twitter.com/IAEaoQaVw1
TRUMP: “For those people that don't believe in God, I think we all have to start thinking about that!” pic.twitter.com/nTr32Og39F
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 13, 2024
Sadly and predictably, the story has been driven out of the news by the liberal media. Americans still don't have basic answers about how the situation was allowed to occur. Despite a resignation from Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who had to be pushed out of the position after refusing to thoroughly acknowledge the catastrophic failures of her leadership, major questions remain.
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