A man named Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several bullets at Donald Trump from an AR-style rifle. Thomas Matthew Crooks fired all the bullets at Donald Trump’s head. One bullet pierced Donald Trump’s ear. However, Trump narrowly escaped this attack.
The presidential election is currently underway in the US. Donald Trump is the US presidential candidate in this election. Trump was holding a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania for this election. It was here that an attempt was made to assassinate Donald Trump. The former US President narrowly escaped death. However, the happy thing is that the person who fired the shot was killed by the “Secret Service Counter-Sniper Team” there.
How did criminal Thomas Matthew Crooks shoot Donald Trump?
The FBI has identified the boy who fired the shot. The name of the boy who shot Donald Trump is Thomas Matthew Crooks. This is a 20-year-old boy who lives near Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He fired several consecutive shots from an AR-style rifle set up from the roof of a manufacturing plant 130 yards away from Donald Trump’s rally.
The video of Crooks firing is being circulated in the media. When Donald Trump was finishing his election rally, a bullet pierced his right ear. As soon as the first bullet hit, Trump bent down a little. Due to which the shooter missed the target. By the time Donald Trump bent down, two bullets passed over his head. By then Donald Trump started bleeding heavily from his ear.
Meanwhile, the commando of the “Secret Service Counter-Sniper Team” deployed for Trump’s security identified the shooter and shot him in the head. Due to which the shooter Thomas Matthew died on the spot. However, Donald Trump did not panic even after such a big attack. Trump finished his speech and kept holding his right ear groaning in pain. Blood was flowing from Trump’s right ear.
Even then, understanding the emotions of the crowd, Trump walked towards the crowd. After that, Trump made a powerful fist and showed it to the crowd and told the crowd that he was not afraid.
What are security officials saying about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump?
In the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, security officials say that the FBI and local law enforcement officials are investigating the reasons for killing Trump. FBI officials say that the reason why the criminal Thomas Matthew took such steps is being investigated. Officials of the “Secret Service Counter-Sniper Team” are saying that this cannot be the work of a single person. Many big people may be involved in this. The shooter cannot be alone.
FBI officials have indicated that it is too early to determine whether the assassination attempt was the work of a “lone wolf” named “Thomas Matthew Crooks.” While we have identified the shooter, our investigation is far from complete. We are pursuing several other leads to determine who may have perpetrated the attack. It will take some time to know for sure whether there was only one gunman or whether others were involved in the attack.
Rally attendees say the shooter was seen on a rooftop at the Butler Farm Showgrounds 130 yards away. Concerns about Trump’s safety grew as to how such a breach of security could have occurred. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced an investigation into the incident, calling for a thorough review of the Secret Service’s protocols and response.
Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bevins has said that despite being a former president and potential GOP candidate, Donald Trump was not given adequate security. This is the negligence of government officials.
Colonel George Bevins further said that I see that the number of commandos of Donald Trump’s “Secret Service Counter-Sniper Team” is very less. This is the first time I have seen that Donald Trump’s security has been so careless compared to former presidents.
Trump’s special sources say that he had requested the administration to make more security arrangements for Trump’s election rally, but his requests were not taken seriously. Trump’s requests were not fully followed by the administration, due to which Donald Trump got shot in the right ear. Or there were unsuccessful attempts to assassinate him.
How Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others reacted to Donald Trump being shot?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has expressed deep sorrow over the incident of Donald Trump being shot and condemned it by tweeting: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has said, “I pray to God for President Trump’s speedy recovery. I am shocked by today’s shooting and loss of life and property. Political violence is intolerable and we all must unite to strongly oppose it.”
Regarding the deadly attack on Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook has also condemned the violence and prayed to God for Trump’s recovery. Apple CEO Tim Cook has written on his Twitter account that “I pray to God for President Trump’s speedy recovery. My condolences are with him, the other victims and the Trump family. I strongly condemn this violence.”
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has given many great reactions on Twitter. Elon Musk has supported Trump in his tweet. Further, regarding the attack on Trump, he has said that the head of the “Secret Service” and the officials involved in security should resign. He further said, “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery.”
In another tweet, Elon Musk has compared Trump to former US President Theodore Roosevelt. “Last time someone has become such a tough candidate in America after Theodore Roosevelt.” Elon Musk has criticized Donald Trump’s security team and said that “extreme incompetence or this is a deliberate attack. He further demanded action against the head of the Secret Service. He said, “The head of the Secret Service and the leader of this security team should resign.”
US President Joe Biden has reacted to the attack
President Joe Biden, who spoke to Trump after the shooting, condemned the violence and expressed relief that Trump was safe. In a tweet, he said, “I’m glad to hear he is safe and well. I am praying for him and his family, and for everyone at the rally as we await further information.”
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