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Tesla CEO Elon Musk.(Photo: Reuters)
The episode has taken social media by storm, drawing strong reactions from Trump supporters who are questioning this second assault on the former US president within two months. Trump was earlier targeted at an election rally in Pennsylvania in July but survived with a gunshot injury to his ear.
In response to a post questioning why there might be attempts to harm Trump, Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden, Kamala.” The comment drew heavy criticism from many, who said Musk’s remark was highly irresponsible. “No one should be trying to assassinate anyone,” one of the users reacted.
How did the attack on Donald Trump unfold?
The Secret Services agents were inspecting the area when they saw a rifle poking from the bushes while Trump was about to play. This led to a gunfire exchange between the two sides, after which the suspect attempted to flee in a black Nissan car. However, his car details, captured by a witness, were shared with statewide agencies. This led to him being caught about 65 kilometres from the gold course.
US media reports said that the arrested suspect has been identified as Ryan Routh. However, officials are yet to confirm the details.
Trump is safe, he said to his supporters in an email after the incident, confirming gunshots in his vicinity. An investigation has been launched into the matter.
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First Published: Sep 16 2024 | 10:30 AM IST
