Melania Trump claims ‘more to the story’ of Trump assassination
Melania Trump questions law enforcement after Donald Trump assassination attempt
Melania Trump has posted a video making significant claims about the recent assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump.
She shared her thoughts online about the incident that occurred during Trump’s open-air campaign rally.
Trump was on stage near Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire, hitting Trump’s ear and causing it to bleed.
Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump off the stage and subsequently shot Crooks dead.
Trump statement on Truth Social
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my 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… pic.twitter.com/XPRu1ISXdn
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Trump later posted on social media, mentioning the bleeding and expressing gratitude to the Secret Service for their swift action.
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“I immediately realised something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound, felt shots, and then the bullet tearing through my skin.
“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.”
Melania, in her online video, has now asserted that there is ‘more to the story’ regarding her husband being targeted.
“Now the silence around it feels heavy. I can’t help but wonder why law enforcement didn’t arrest the shooter before the speech. There is definitely more to this story. And we need to uncover the truth.”
Her video ends with a promotion for her upcoming memoir, Melania, set for release in October.
Her claim follows new details that emerged about the incident, with US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle calling the event ‘unacceptable’.
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Speaking to ABC News, she said it was ‘something that shouldn’t happen again’.
“The buck stops with me,” she stated. “As the director of the Secret Service, I need to ensure we are performing a review and providing necessary resources to our personnel.”
Melania’s video was released just hours before Trump is scheduled to debate his rival, Kamala Harris, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What Other Media Are Saying
- WBAL News Radio reports on Melania Trump’s video questioning the security failure in the attempted assassination of her husband, former President Donald Trump, suggesting that there is more to the story and that she feels a responsibility to clarify the facts. (read more)
- CNBC reports that Melania Trump questions the official account of the attempted assassination of her husband, Donald Trump, asserting that there is “more to the story” and criticising law enforcement for not apprehending the shooter before the event. (read more)
- Newsweek article discusses Melania Trump’s concerns about police actions prior to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did Melania Trump say about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump?
Melania claimed there’s ‘more to the story’ and questioned why the shooter wasn’t arrested before the speech.
Where did the assassination attempt on Donald Trump occur?
The attempt occurred at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.
Who was the shooter in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump?
The shooter was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
What did Donald Trump say about the assassination attempt on social media?
Trump mentioned ‘much bleeding took place’ and thanked the Secret Service for their ‘rapid response’.
When is Melania Trump’s memoir set to be released?
Melania’s memoir is set to be released in October.
