Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump shared some heartbreaking news about his wife, Melania Trump. During an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Trump revealed that Melania has been deeply affected by an assassination attempt on his life. The attack happened recently, and it was a terrifying experience for both of them.
Trump explained that Melania witnessed the entire incident unfold live on TV. Since then, she has found it very difficult to talk about what happened. Trump mentioned that this reaction shows how much she cares for him, saying, “That means she likes me. She loves me.” He went on to describe Melania’s immediate reaction when the attack occurred. Trump said that when he was shot, he grabbed his ear, and his hand was covered in blood. Melania feared the worst, thinking something terrible had happened to him.
The attack itself was carried out by a 20-year-old man named Thomas Matthew Crooks. Fortunately, the Secret Service acted quickly and managed to stop Crooks before he could cause further harm. Unfortunately, the attack was not without consequences. A person attending the rally lost their life, and two others were injured, though they have since been released from the hospital.
In the aftermath of the attack, there has been significant criticism directed at the Secret Service. Many people have questioned how the agency allowed such a situation to occur, especially since they failed to secure the roof of the building from which Crooks launched his attack. Additionally, concerns have been raised about how the Secret Service lost track of Crooks even though there had been previous warnings about him.
Trump expressed his disappointment with how the Secret Service handled the situation. He pointed out that there should have been better communication with local police, which didn’t happen. Despite the recommendations of the Secret Service, Trump is determined to continue holding rallies, especially in outdoor venues, as he believes they are important for his message.
In response to the incident, Ronald Rowe has taken over as the acting Secret Service Director after Kimberly Cheatle resigned following intense questioning about the agency’s failures during a House hearing. The FBI has also been investigating the attack and recently revealed that the gunman had been researching topics like mass shootings and improvised explosive devices online.
The attempted assassination has deeply affected Melania Trump, leaving her unable to discuss the incident. The situation has been challenging for the Trump family, and many people are sending their thoughts and support to them during this difficult time.