Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an apparent attempt to kill the former president at Saturday’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Within minutes after Trump shooting, the misinformation started flying
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
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’
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
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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Hamas says Gaza cease-fire talks haven’t paused and claims military chief survived Israeli strike
The killing of Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif would mark the highest-profile assassination of any Hamas leader by Israel since the war began. It would be a huge victory for Israel and a deep psychological blow for the militant group.
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Trump, Biden call for unity as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
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.
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Shock and relief cross party lines as past and present leaders react to shooting at Trump rally
Notable officials, including former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, expressed gratitude that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee appeared to be OK.
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Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ suspected assassination attempt against Trump
Addressing the nation just hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved Trump was reportedly ‘doing well.’ They later spoke on the phone, the White House said.
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
The former president was quickly pulled away, and his campaign said he was ‘fine.’ Officials said the suspected shooter and at least one attendee are dead, and that an AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.