Assassination attempt on Trump: New details and world's reaction
Photo: Donald Trump, former US president (x.com/evanvucci)
A shooting incident involving US presidential candidate Donald Trump occurred during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. This is the first such incident in over 40 years.
For more details on how world leaders are reacting to the assassination attempt and what the FBI is saying about the incident, refer to the RBC-Ukraine report.
Content:
- FBI confirms assassination attempt
- First attack in 40 years
- Victim and injured
- Trump’s response and global reactions
FBI confirms assassination attempt
According to NBC News, FBI Special Agent Kevin Royek confirmed during a briefing that the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally was an assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Royek also noted that the shooter did not have identification. Therefore, investigators are using biometric data to ascertain his identity.
At the same time, Royek mentioned that there is no information about the motives of the perpetrator, who was neutralized at the scene.
However, NBC News, citing US law enforcement sources, claims the shooter's identity has been established. He is a Pennsylvania resident in his 20s.
The New York Post, citing sources, reports that the shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
FBI confirms that Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, shot at Trump.
"The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter behind the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania," the Bureau's statement said.
The Washington Post writes that Crooks is listed as a Republican in Pennsylvania's voter registration records.
First attack in 40 years
The Associated Press highlighted that this incident in Pennsylvania marks the first shooting of a US presidential candidate or sitting president in over 40 years.
The last similar incident occurred with Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981. The shooter fired six shots at Reagan, one of which hit the then-president in the chest, but he survived.
Additionally, in 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in the US, and in 1972, there was an assassination attempt on U.S. presidential candidate George Wallace.
Victim and injured
According to American police, one man was killed and two others were seriously injured in the Pennsylvania shooting. Their identities have been confirmed.
Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens stated that the shots were "scattered" and did not hit a single area in the crowd.
"We have informed several family members (of the deceased and injured), but they have not yet had the opportunity to notify extended relatives," he added.
Trump’s response and global reactions
Trump's reaction
Former US President Donald Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that one of the bullets grazed the top of his right ear.
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he added.
Biden's reaction
US President Joe Biden, Trump’s main opponent in the upcoming presidential elections, said he was informed about the incident.
"I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information," the American leader wrote.
He emphasized that there is no place for such violence in the United States.
Zelenskyy's reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reacted to the shooting in Pennsylvania.
"I am appalled to learn about the shooting of former US President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania. Such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world. Never should violence prevail," the Ukrainian head of state stressed.
He also wished Trump a speedy recovery and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
Reactions from other leaders
Leaders from other countries have also commented on the incident.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the shooting in Pennsylvania has shocked the UK.
"We condemn all forms of political violence in the strongest terms and we send our best wishes to President Trump and his family at this time," the British government head added.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized that political violence is "never acceptable." He added that "with former President Trump and all Americans."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern and alarm over the assassination attempt.
"There is no place for violence in the democratic process. I am relieved to hear reports that former President Trump is now safe," he added.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that in Israel, "we are praying for Trump's safety and speedy recovery."
For the first details on the Trump shooting, see the RBC-Ukraine report.
Sources: statements from FBI Special Agent Kevin Royek, Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, former US President Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publications from NBC News, the New York Post, and the Associated Press.
