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US Secret Service faces intense scrutiny after Trump's assassination bid

Although the Secret Service, a unit of the US Department of Homeland Security, provides round-the-clock security to former presidents, Trump's appearances at mega rallies have posed unique challenges

Trump lands in Milwaukee as Republican convention begins amid high security

More than 2400 elected delegates from across the nation would gather here and formally announce their decision to vote in support of Trump

FBI says it hasn't determined a motive for assassination attempt on Trump

On the heels of an attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but fine. A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. Two other people were also critically wounded. President Joe Biden, Trump's rival in November, said the attempted assassination was not who we are as a nation. Biden also said he ordered an independent review of security at the rally in Pennsylvania. The attack drew new attention to political violence in a deeply divided U.S. about four months before the next presidential election. It was the most serious attempt to kill a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981, and it came days before Trump is scheduled to accept the GOP nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The FBI identified the shooter, who was fatally shot by Secret Service ..

Biden orders independent review of security after Trump rally incident

'There is no place in America for this kind of violence or any violence for that matter, an assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for ... as a nation - everything,' Biden said

News updates: 'It is against what we stand for,' Biden addresses the nation on Trump rally shooting

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Biden, Democrats scramble after Trump assassination bid upends campaign

Other Democratic candidates running this year are also rethinking their plans to focus on the dangers they have said Trump poses if elected

Melania Trump urges US to 'ascend above hate' post Trump assassination bid

Melania Trump on Sunday urged Americans to "ascend above the hate" and work towards realising a world where "love transcends", hours after her husband and former US president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. A 20-year-old gunman fired multiple shots at Trump, 78, at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, injuring his right ear. Melania, 54, in her first public response since her husband was injured, reflected on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to ascend above the hate. "This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want a world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends. We can realise this world again. Each of us must demand to get it back. We must insist that respect fills the cornerstone of our relationships again," she said in a statement. In the statement posted on Sunday morning on X, Melania thanked Secret Service agents and la

Donald Trump survives assassination attempt, slain bystander identified

Authorities identified a rally attendee who was shot and killed as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pennsylvania, who was killed when he dove on top of his family to protect them from hail of bullets

Split-second move may have saved Trump; security gap raises questions

Law enforcement experts question possible security failures surrounding assassination attempt on Donald Trump, express shock over would-be assassin getting close enough to injure a former US President

Trump calls for USA to 'stand united' after surviving assassination bid

Former president Donald Trump on Sunday said the US must "stand united" and called for people to show "true character as Americans", remaining "strong and determined", after he survived an assassination attempt during a rally. Trump, 78, survived the attempt on his life on Saturday when a 20-year-old shooter fired multiple shots at him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear. The shooting left one person attending the rally dead and two others in serious condition. The suspected shooter was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening, CNN reported. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win, he said. We will FEAR NOT, said Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee. He said h

Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Donald Trump rally shooter?

Former US President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt

'Assassination attempt on Trump reopens chilling chapter,' reports US media

The assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump is a "horrific moment" for America and a "sobering reminder" of the threat that political violence poses to democracy in the country ahead of the high-stakes presidential election, the US media commented on Sunday. Trump, 78, survived an attempt on his life on Saturday when a young shooter fired multiple shots at him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear. Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political violence poses to our democracy, The New York Times said. "It is now incumbent on political leaders of both parties and on Americans individually and collectively, to resist a slide into further violence and the type of extremist language that fuels it. Saturday's attack should not be taken as a provocation or a justification," it said. "Americans also must be clear-eyed about the challenge that is confronting this nation. Saturday's events cannot be written off as an ...

Trump's campaign to boost security after shooting at Pennsylvania rally

Donald Trump's campaign team has announced plans to bolster security protocols to ensure his safety after the former US president was injured in a shooting incident at an election rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, 78, was injured on Saturday after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt during a Republican Party campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service. Following the incident, Trump's campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita said the campaign would be employing additional security measures, CNN reported. Wiles and LaCivita told staffers in a new memo that they remain horrified at the attack. They added that they hope that this horrendous act will bring our team, and indeed the nation, together in unity and we must renew our commitment to safety and peace for our country. We condemn all forms of violence, and will not tolerate dangerous rhetoric on social media, the memo ...

Attack on Trump dark chapter in American democracy, say Indian Americans

The assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump is a dark chapter in American democratic history, Indian Americans from across the country said, as they condemned this heinous attack on the presumptive Republican presidential candidate. Trump, 78, was hit by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear when the suspected shooter fired multiple shots at his election rally in Pennsylvania. Today we learned about the attempted assassination of (former) President Trump. This is very sad, and this is not the kind of violence that is expected in a democracy, eminent Indian-American community leader Dr Bharat Barai told PTI. People have differences of opinion. People have different political views. People have different economic views, and of course, those have to be expressed by the ballot box," Barai said. This kind of extreme hate where somebody thinks that it is appropriate to kill a political opponent is totally condemnable, he said. It's a dark chapter in American ...

US Secret Service investigates how gunman who shot Trump got so close

The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple shots at the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue, the agency said

President Biden speaks with Trump after attack, returns to White House

US President Joe Biden Saturday night spoke with his predecessor and Republican rival Donald Trump, hours after he survived an assassination attempt on him. Trump, 78, was hit by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear when the suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, the US Secret Service said. The attacker killed one spectator at the rally, and two others were critically injured. This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said. Biden was spending time this weekend at his home in Delaware but returned to the White House past midnight. Tomorrow morning at the White House, he will receive an updated briefing from homeland security and law enforcement officials, the White House said. Biden went on to thank the Secret Service and all the law enforce

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi condemn assassination attempt on Trump during rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the attack on former US president Donald Trump, and said violence has no place in politics and democracies. Trump's campaign said that he was doing well after an assassination attempt at his election rally in Pennsylvania. Modi said on X, "Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery." Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people, he added. Trump was injured during his election rally when a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue in Butler, the US Secret Service said.

US elections: Biden takes fight to Trump in bid to save troubled campaign

It's going to be all about Trump from here on out, Biden told supporters in Detroit in the swing state of Michigan

Four US presidents were assassinated, others targeted: All you need to know

Before Saturday's apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates. A look at some of the assassinations and attempted assassinations that have occurred since the nation's founding in 1776: ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the 16th president Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated, shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, as he and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, attended a special performance of the comedy Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington. Lincoln was taken to a house across the street from the theater for medical treatment after he was shot in the back of the head. He died the next morning. His support for Black rights has been cited as a motive behind his killing. Two years before the assassination, during the Civil War, which was fought over slavery, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation granting fre

From former Prez Obama to VP Harris, US leaders condemn shooting at Trump

A life-threatening attack on former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania shocked the entire nation on Saturday. Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other federal law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene, while the Secret Service escorted him to a safe place. He was seen raising his fists to the supporters while being escorted out. Blood was seen on Trump's face and ear as he reached toward his neck with his right hand. Multiple media reports said that several gunshots were heard while the former president was addressing the rally. Both the Secret Service and his spokesperson said Trump was fine. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility, Steven Cheung, Trump spokesperson said in a statement. An incident .