Details are emerging in the assassination attempt on former President Trump
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST:
Former President Donald Trump is safe and posting on Truth Social this morning, following an attempt on his life that left him bleeding from his right ear. The shooting happened last night at his rally in Butler, Penn., north of Pittsburgh. This morning, Trump thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers and sent love to the other victims and their families. Two people, including the gunman, were killed. President Joe Biden condemned the attack as sick and has spoken with Trump. The event has upset people across the country, including A.J. Hedrick of Albuquerque, N.M.
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A J HEDRICK: It makes me incredibly fearful for the next 4.5 months between now and the election. It makes me fearful for what comes after the election, particularly if Trump loses the election. Yeah. Mostly just - I'm out today because I could not be home today in front of my computer for fear of just being totally absorbed in the news and fixating and ruminating on what this means.
RASCOE: Stay with us. We'll have more reaction and the latest on the investigation as we learn more details.
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