Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, the United States, on July 13, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump vowed Friday to hold another campaign rally in the same area where he survived an assassination attempt less than two weeks ago.
Trump said the upcoming rally in Butler, Pa., will honor firefighter and rally attendee Corey Competore, who was killed in the attack, as well as others who were injured.
“FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!” Trump wrote in all caps truth society posts announced the rally, referring to the three words he uttered to supporters after the July 13 shooting.
Trump suffered a minor ear injury in the incident, which both he and his former White House physician, now Rep. Ronny Jackson, insist were caused by an assassin’s bullet.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Wednesday that Trump’s injuries may have been caused by shrapnelsparking outrage among allies of the Republican presidential candidate.
Trump’s post Friday afternoon lacked specific details about when and where the rally would take place. Sources familiar with the campaign said the Trump campaign planned to hold an indoor rally in light of the assassination attempt.Old NBC News. The U.S. Secret Service has It is said The Trump campaign is advised to stop holding outdoor rallies.
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