Trump urges Americans to 'stand united' after assassination attempt

 

On July 14, 2024, former President Donald Trump published his second statement on Truth Social since the mass shooting incident in Pennsylvania this past Saturday. In the statement, Trump expressed his eagerness to address the public from Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention (RNC) is scheduled to take place this week.

The shooting in Pennsylvania, which claimed multiple lives, has cast a somber shadow over the upcoming RNC. Trump's decision to address the nation from Wisconsin during the convention is seen as an attempt to rally his base and set the tone for the Republican party's key political event of the year.

In his statement, Trump did not directly comment on the tragic shooting but rather focused on his anticipated appearance at the RNC. The former president stated that he looked forward to "speaking to the American people and sharing [his] vision for the future" during the convention.

Trump wrote:

Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers yesterday. It was truly a miracle that prevented a tragedy from occurring.

Let us stand strong in our faith and unwavering in the face of evil. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.

We pray for the healing of those injured and honor the memory of the citizen who lost their life.

Now more than ever, we must come together as Americans, showing our resilience and determination against darkness.

I have a deep love for our nation and all of you. I am excited to address our country this week from Wisconsin. DJT