Former president Donald Trump will continue campaigning, despite a second assassination attempt in just two months. Trump confirmed he will carry out his activities as scheduled.
Trump, who maintained a low profile on Monday, met with the acting head of the US Secret Service at his Palm Beach home, gave a media interview, and commented on the incident via social media.
He claimed, without evidence, that Democrats’ "highly inflammatory language" was behind the attack, while continuing his own provocative rhetoric on social media.
In response to the incident, Trump’s campaign has highlighted comments from Democratic figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, who had earlier condemned the attack and called for an end to violence. Harris described the attempt as having, "no place in America," while Biden also reached out to Trump.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Trump’s campaign indicated that his schedule will remain intact.
Upcoming events include a cryptocurrency business launch at Mar-a-Lago, a town hall in Flint, Michigan, and rallies in New York and North Carolina. All these events will be held indoors.
The latest attack, following a July 13 rally incident, has led to increased scrutiny of Trump’s security. Allies, including Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, have expressed frustration over the security breach.
Suspected gunman 58-year-old Ryan Routh has been charged with gun offences and the FBI says it doesn't have information so far to suggest Routh was working with anyone else.
Its believed the gunman hid in the bush area, on the outskirts of the golf course for almost 12 hours before Trump decided to take to the golf course.
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