The United States has a tragic history of political assassinations, and this sort of moment is one that candidates and their families must fear the most. But just four months out from a divisive election, in an America already so polarised, the attempt on Trump's life – and the way it's now handled — could have much broader consequences.
It should have been like any other Donald Trump rally, if not a more highly anticipated one on the eve of the Republican National Convention. But the former president had not been on stage for long when it became clear that something truly terrible had happened.ABC News journalist Phoebe Hosier was at the campaign rally where Donald Trump was shot. She's described the chaotic scenes that ensued moments after.Shots were fired. Trump clutched his ear and ducked to the ground.
President Joe Biden responded within hours, describing what had happened as "sick" and arguing there's no place for this sort of violence in the US. His campaign announced it would pause its election attack ads."Today is not just some isolated incident," wrote JD Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and rumoured contender for Trump's running mate.
The pictures of Trump returning to his feet, pumping his fist in the air, and mouthing what appeared to be the words "Fight, fight, fight" will become the defining images of his election bid. The shooting could up-end the election contest, but for now, the president is returning to the White House from Delaware — setting aside the political chaos that had engulfed his own bid for a second term."It's one of the reasons why we have to unite this country," Biden said.FBI confirms ID of would-be Trump assassin, but motive for rally shooting unknown
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