The Trump campaign has initiated a fundraiser for the victims caught in the crossfire of an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. The online campaign raised nearly $85,000 within its first hour and has since surpassed $265,000.
Trump Campaign Launches Fundraiser For Butler Rally Shooting Victims
Trump Campaign has launched a fundraiser for those who were injured after Saturday’s shooting in Pennsylvania. Trump was himself injured in the shooting that happened during his rally.
Meredith O'Rourke, the National Finance Director and Senior Advisor of the Trump campaign, announced the fundraiser: "President Donald Trump has authorized this account as a place for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed in today’s brutal and horrific assassination attempt. All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover. May God bless and unite our nation."
Fundraiser for Butler Raly shoting victims.
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During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, gunshots were fired while Trump was speaking. The former president was quickly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents and left the rally in a motorcade. Trump had traveled to Pennsylvania for a final push before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Donald Trump got a bullet through his right ear in Butler Rally shooting.
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Witnesses described the chaos as the gunman, positioned on a rooftop, aimed at Trump for "two to three minutes" before shots rang out. The Secret Service responded swiftly, with an official statement confirming the shooter's death and the former president's safety. One person was killed, and two others were critically injured.
The Trump campaign's fundraiser aims to support the victims and their families as they navigate the aftermath of this tragic event.
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