‘Stupid is as stupid does’: Amanda Seales shredded as she claims Donald Trump assassination attempt was ‘staged’

The former president survived the attempt on his life when the bullet missed him by less than an inch
Amanda Seales posted a video online claiming the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was 'staged' (Getty Images)
Amanda Seales posted a video online claiming the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was 'staged' (Getty Images)

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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA: Actress Amanda Seales has sparked controversy by claiming that the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was "staged".

The 78-year-old Trump survived the attempt on his life after a bullet missed him by less than an inch during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, Saturday.

The incident resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore, the retired fire chief of Buffalo Township, and left two others critically injured.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Amanda Seales mocks Donald Trump's fist pump after shooting

Amanda Seales, known for her role in HBO's 'Insecure', posted a video full of outrageous conspiracy theories about the shooting.

"That s**t was more staged than a Tyler Perry production of Madea Runs for President," Seales declared. "I lived in Harlem long enough to know that gunshots do not sound like making popcorn on the stove."



 

Video footage captured the harrowing moment the shooter opened fire, causing Trump to drop to the floor as four Secret Service agents raced to protect him. The dramatic images showed Trump cowering on the ground with blood dripping down his cheek.

"Where did the blood come from? So in theater, in movies they have what's called blood pellets. People use them for Halloween," Seales speculated. "It's basically a pellet of fake blood that's in your mouth and when you crush it the blood comes out."

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by US Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"To be frank, small hands Trump would not respond by raising his fist in the air triumphantly if an actual attempt was made on his life. This was, I believe, done to try to show his strength as a counter to Biden's fragility."

In related news, Jacqueline Marsaw, a staff member of Mississippi Congressman Bennie G Thompson, was fired after making a disturbing social media post about the incident.

Marsaw, 61, who served as the field director for Thompson and held leadership roles in the local NAACP chapter in Natchez, Mississippi, posted on Facebook: "I don't condone violence but please get some shooting lessons so you don't miss next time ooops that wasn't me talking."

The post drew significant backlash from Republicans across the country. Marsaw has since deleted her post and her account, but screenshots have continued to circulate online, as per DailyMail.

Congressman Thompson responded, saying, "I was made aware of a post made by a staff member and she is no longer in my employment."



 

Internet reacts to Amanda Seales' claim Donald Trump assassination attempt was 'staged'

Amanda Seales is facing outrage online after suggesting that the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump was staged. Seales' controversial comments have drawn sharp criticism, with many users expressing their disgust and disbelief at her claims.

A social media user tweeted, "So the guy that died, and the two in critical condition -- are they fake, too? This 'actress' is disgusting."

A second said, "Turns out the people that died behind him are just incredible actors huh? This person should be shamed heavily. How about a 1 billion dollar lawsuit?"

A third tweeted, "Tell that to the innocent Trump supporter who just wanted to go to a rally to cheer for his President who tragically lost his life. Your comments are hateful and divisive and should be deleted."

"An innocent man who attended the rally, to support his candidate is dead you unbelievable, idiotic piece of human garbage," read a tweet. 

"So when their wishes actually manifest, they want to claim it was set up??" added a user.

"She’ll never live this one down. Stupid is as stupid does," penned a user.



 



 



 



 



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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