Donald Trump supporters draw flak for turning Pennsylvania rally assassination attempt into merchandise
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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA: The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally was turned into merchandise within hours of the incident, as reported by Fox10 Phoenix.
T-shirts featuring the viral photograph of the former president defiantly fist pumping as the Secret Service tries to get him to safety are being advertised over the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by content creators such as The Hodgetwins and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
100% of profits from this shirt go to Trump’s campaignhttps://t.co/AUeoyZ6XPT pic.twitter.com/eS18aZNl2o
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) July 13, 2024
The post from the Hodgetwins said, "100% of profits from this shirt go to Trump’s campaign," accompanied by the image of a dark T-shirt with the viral image and the caption "Fight! Fight! Fight!"
Portnoy promoted a similar tee from Old Row, which bore the text, "If you come at the king, you best not miss."
What a shirt from @OldRowOfficial https://t.co/XjvmvGvBb7 pic.twitter.com/sG3JJ71Zu3
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 13, 2024
Donald Trump showed resilience on Pennsylvania rally stage following the attempted assassination
Donald Trump was discussing border crossing numbers at his final rally before the Republican National Convention when gunfire broke out at the Butler Farm Show Grounds on Saturday, July 13.
The first shot rang out just after 6.10 pm, while the presumptive GOP nominee was telling the crowd, "And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people (came in illegally). And, you know, that's a little bit old, that chart... that chart's a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over..."
Someone just tried to ASSASSINATE President Trump.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) July 13, 2024
The Democrats and the media are to blame for every drop of blood spilled today.
For years and years, they’ve demonized him and his supporters.
Today, someone finally tried to take out the leader of our America First and the… pic.twitter.com/38cFXjQdwx
Trump raised his hand to his right ear and crouched down as more shots were fired. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded him to take him to safety. The MAGA leader made the agents pause for a moment, pumping his fist in defiance and seemingly mouthing the word "Fight" twice before being transferred to a waiting SUV.
At the defiant moment, blood was rolling down Trump's ear and cheek.
![BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage 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)](https://pisco-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/9d5e2e81-6ad3-4313-952b-d6e617bf080d.jpg)
Internet slams the 'grift' culture as merchandise depicting Donald Trump's assassination attempt surfaces online
Netizens weren't happy about Donald Trump supporters turning the tragic incident, which left several rally attendees gravely injured, into merchandise.
"Bros too quick with it," wrote a person and someone else added, "This is a disgusting grift. Be better."
"Poor taste. Save it for another day," expressed an individual, with one more saying, "This is so sick. Promoting the attempted assassination of a former President for profit."
"This is disgusting profiteering," commented another person under Portnoy's post.
This is so sick. Promoting the attempted assassination of a former President for profit.
— Matt (@MatthewGunnin) July 13, 2024
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