Coverage of Election 2024

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Former fire chief killed at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

by RON TODT, MARK SCOLFORO and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an apparent attempt to kill the former president at Saturday’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Trump aides say Republican National Convention will go on as planned

by Maeve Reston The Washington Post July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Expressing his eagerness to address supporters, Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he and his movement would ‘remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of wickedness.’

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Within minutes after Trump shooting, the misinformation started flying

by DAVID KLEPPER and ALI SWENSON Associated Press July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Here’s a look at the claims that surfaced online following the shooting.

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Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance

by JILL COLVIN The Associated Press July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Trump, his face smeared with blood, forced his right fist through a tangle of agents’ arms. He raised it high into the air before pumping his fist.

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In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’

by WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press July 14, 2024July 15, 2024

The president said political passions can run high but declared that ‘we must never descend into violence.’

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Secret Service investigating how gunman was able to get so close to Trump

by REBECCA SANTANA, MICHAEL BIESECKER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple shots at the stage from an ‘elevated position outside of the rally venue,’ the agency said.

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Trump, Biden call for unity as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

by JULIE CARR SMYTH, JILL COLVIN, COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press July 14, 2024July 15, 2024

The gunman was identified as a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb, but his motivation remained a mystery; the FBI is investigating the incident as potential domestic terrorism.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Maine delegation decries attempted assassination of former President Trump

by Katie Langley July 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Maine’s members of Congress wished former President Donald Trump well and lauded the Secret Service response after shots rang out at a campaign event Saturday.