In a startling revelation, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Donald Trump that he was "lucky to be alive" after surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident, which took place on July 13, 2024, saw 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks open fire, injuring Trump and several others, and killing one spectator.
Trump was grazed by a bullet in the ear during the attack, but quick action by a Secret Service sniper neutralized the threat with a precision shot that was described as "one in a million". Two other individuals, James Copenhaver and David Dutch, who were wounded during the shooting, are now in serious but stable condition.
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The aftermath of the attack saw Biden reaching out to Trump. The President's phone call was described as cordial, with Biden expressing relief over Trump's survival and emphasizing the fortunate outcome amid the tragic event.
The attempted assassination has significantly impacted Trump, who mentioned in his revised speech at the Republican National Convention that he felt he had been given another chance to achieve something great. He highlighted a theme of unity in the wake of the tragedy, echoing sentiments shared by supporters like Dr. Ben Carson.
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After the Attack, Biden called Trump on the phone and said:
"You're lucky you turned to the right."That's a line worthy of Al Capone 🐍 pic.twitter.com/kmxThS7jgC
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Investigations revealed that Crooks had meticulously planned the attack, using a drone to survey the rally grounds beforehand. The drone's flight path suggested multiple reconnaissance missions prior to the event, indicating a high level of premeditation.
The shooting has raised serious concerns about the security measures in place at political events. The Secret Service has come under scrutiny for what has been termed a failed security plan, despite the presence of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents supporting the Secret Service during the rally.
In response to the incident, Trump has continued his campaign, undeterred by the assassination attempt, using the experience to galvanize his supporters and underscore the risks he faces while running for office. The rally in Butler has become a poignant moment in his campaign, symbolizing both the dangers of political violence and the resilience of his bid for the presidency.
The broader implications of this event extend to the national political climate, as security concerns for political figures are heightened. The Secret Service and other protective agencies are likely to reevaluate and strengthen their protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. As the 2024 election approaches, the safety of candidates remains a paramount concern for both parties and the American public.
Biden is so mentally retarded he doesn’t know where he is or anything that happened. Trump turned left, not right, if he would have turned right, he would have caught a bullet in his skull.
So biden is out-OK. Do we send in the clowns? Or the racists? Or the sexists. Both have run to the big K saying that they will vote for her because she is black and a woman. While it is racist and sexist this will be so. Don’t know if she will win but that is what is being proclaimed today
Biden will be “lucky” if He doesn’t get indicted for Treason after all of the underhanded shit He and Her Turdness have done the past 3+ years.
Wonder if either Trump or Biden went to see the family that lost their love one or the two that remain in hospital? That is what they should do.
Glad Biden spoke to Trump but we all know he really didn’t want to.
Things need to change in our political world that opponents and our congress, should not speak lies or call names of the people they are running against. Evil words and lies are what can lead to horrible consequences, things like Schumer and Waters have said but because they are democrats they seem to have immunity but stand there and blame republican words. Who has done nothing against violent crimes committed against our cities, police, statues, supreme courts justices, representatives and senators opposite of them or that have disagreed.
The democrats today all need to be fired by the people. They are not above our laws but think they are or make up their own laws to suit them. Biden leads that pack of radicals. We should not allow Hollywood or big corporations have anything to do with our elections and we should put a cap on all donations, no more dark money, everything up front of where the money is coming from.