In a statement release late Saturday night after an attempted assassination was foiled former President Trump assured his supporters he was fine and prepared to carry on his campaign:
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. 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. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin.
After being shot former President Trump got to his feet with blood pouring down his cheek
and raised his fist in the air and defiantly shouted 'fight' while the audience shouted 'USA' as he was dragged off stage and bundled into a vehicle.
Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said Trump was 'fine' and being checked out at a local medical facility while the former president's eldest son Donald Trump Jr said his father 'is in great spirits'.
Trump was taken to the hospital for treatment before being later released.
The UK’s Daily Mail reported Trump flew back to New Jersey ahead of his spending the night at his golf resort in Bedminster.
In a post to his Truth Social network, Trump thanked the Secret Service and other law enforcement 'for their rapid response'.
'I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,' he said on social media.
'Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.
'I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response,' Trump added.
'Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.
'It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country. GOD BLESS AMERICA!'
Newly elected British populist Member of Parliament Nigel Farage said: 'Mainstream media have spread a narrative of hatred against my friend Donald Trump.
'I hope they are proud of themselves. Disgusting people.'
Elon Musk, who is the chairman of X, said: 'I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.'
He then added: 'Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.'
Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee said the party's convention in Milwaukee, which is due to start on Monday, will 'proceed' after the shooting.
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