Former first lady Melania Trump released a video on Tuesday calling for more answers regarding the security failures underlying the attempted assassination of her husband, former President Donald Trump, at a campaign rally this summer.
“The attempt to end my husband’s life was a horrible, distressing experience,” said Trump, appearing on camera. “Now, the silence around it feels heavy. I can’t help but wonder why didn’t law enforcement officials arrest the shooter before the speech? There is definitely more to this story. And we need to uncover the truth.”
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— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 10, 2024
In mid-July, a shooter opened fire on Donald Trump while he was speaking to a crowd during an outdoor event in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former president survived, though he was grazed in his right ear by a bullet. One rallygoer, 50-year-old fireman Corey Comperatore, was killed. Two other attendees were…