Muizzu Condemns Attack on Former US President Trump

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a statement condemning the recent attack on former US President Donald Trump, stressing the incompatibility of violence with political discourse.

“I strongly condemn all forms of violence everywhere. Our thoughts and best wishes are with former President @realDonaldTrump, his family, and others injured during the attack,” Muizzu stated in a post on X, today.

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The incident occurred during a campaign rally, where Trump, 78, sustained a gunshot wound to his ear following a security lapse. He was swiftly attended to by security personnel and later reassured supporters of his well-being, according to his campaign team.

https://x.com/presidencymv/status/1812403458407899137

The FBI has identified the deceased shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. State voter records indicate Crooks was a registered Republican.

The Secret Service confirmed the death of the shooter, with one rally attendee killed and two others injured. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.

Trump, who is gearing up for the upcoming presidential race against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden, was addressing supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania, when the incident occurred. He was promptly transported to safety and received medical attention for his injury.