Trump shooting: Nigel Farage blames liberals and mainstream media

 

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Nigel Farage, a prominent right-wing figure in the U.K., blamed a "liberal narrative" from political opponents for the shocking assassination attempt that left former U.S. President Donald Trump injured and bleeding during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania the previous night.

The attack, which left one attendee dead and two others seriously wounded, added to the already tumultuous U.S. election landscape. Trump, who was hit in the right ear, was treated at a nearby hospital and later released. The gunman was shot dead during the incident.

In an interview with the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg program, Farage, a long-time admirer of Trump, expressed that he was "upset" but "not shocked" by the shooting. He claimed that the "narrative that is put out there about Trump by these liberals that oppose him is so nasty, so unpleasant, and I think it almost encourages this type of behavior."

Farage pointed out that only a few weeks ago, President Joe Biden, who is running for a second term, had said that "Trump should be put in a 'bullseye'." He also accused mainstream media, including the BBC, of being "very one-sided" in their coverage.

Furthermore, Farage revealed that he had also been the victim of an attack the previous week when someone "threw a drink" at him.

In a show of solidarity, Farage announced that he would travel to the U.S. in the coming days to meet with Trump. His previous plans to attend the Pennsylvania rally where the shooting took place were canceled due to Farage's recent election to the British parliament as the leader of the Reform UK party.

Other European right-wing politicians also took a firmly pro-Trump stance after the assault and echoed Farage's sentiments about left-wing rhetoric being held accountable for the shooting.

Geert Wilders, the head of the far-right Freedom Party in the Netherlands, stated in a post on X, "The hate rhetoric from many leftish politicians and media, who label right-wing politicians as racists and Nazis, is not without consequences. They are playing with fire."

The shocking incident has once again highlighted the deep political divisions and the increasingly volatile political climate in the United States. As the country prepares for the upcoming election, the attack has raised concerns about the safety and security of political figures and their supporters.

The response from Farage and other right-wing figures, who have blamed the "liberal narrative" and "hate rhetoric" for the violence, has further fueled the ongoing ideological battles and the perceived political tensions that have been simmering in the U.S. for years.

As the investigation into the shooting continues, the political fallout is likely to reverberate across the globe, with the international community closely watching the unfolding events and their potential impact on the future of American democracy.

Wilders expressed confidence that the current 45th President will successfully transition into the role of the 47th President. He emphasized his belief in the President's capabilities and suitability for the position. 

Italian far-right leader Matteo Salvini declared that no amount of violence, extremism, or opposition from the left will hinder their pursuit of freedom. He voiced his strong support for President Trump, stating that he is the ideal leader for America.