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Melania Trump Calls for Unity After Donald Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally

Jul 14, 2024, 03:05 PM

Former First Lady Melania Trump has issued a statement following the attempted assassination of her husband, former President Donald Trump, at a rally in Pennsylvania. In her statement, Melania described witnessing the violent bullet strike her husband and realizing that her life, and their son Barron's life, were on the brink of devastating change. She expressed gratitude to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officers who protected her husband. Melania condemned the gunman as a 'monster' and called for unity among Americans, urging the nation to 'ascend above the hate' and reunite. She also mentioned that Donald Trump was injured in the attack and included a hopeful message, 'Dawn is here again.'