Donald Trump praised as Wesley Hunt says former president got off stage with 'dignity' despite being shot

By Arunava Chakrabarty
Published on : 12:27 PST, Jul 15, 2024

'The best president': Internet hails Donald Trump as Wesley Hunt says ex-president got off stage with 'dignity' despite being shot

Representative Wesley Hunt discussed his observations after witnessing the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump (hunt.house.gov, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Representative Wesley Hunt discussed his observations after witnessing the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump before Monday's Republican National Convention activities in an interview with Fox News.

"What it really articulated in my mind was the idea of what combat really means to me and to watch his courage under fire," Hunt said, according to the outlet.

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Wesley Hunt said Donald Trump walked off the stage with dignity

"He knelt down and he wanted to put his shoes back on, stood back up, and then told the crowd to fight because he wanted to walk off that stage with dignity," he added. Hunt, a combat veteran of the War on Terror and graduate of West Point, claimed to have witnessed horrific things while in the military.

"But nothing compares to watching a man that I admire, and a man that is fighting for this country, and is fighting for our values, and is fighting for our way of life every single day become a political target. For what? For what?" he asked.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) speaks at an event celebrating 100 days of House Republican rule at the Capitol Building April 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. Republican leadership spoke on legislative items accomplished, including requirements for in-person work for Congressional staff following the end of Covid-19 restrictions. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) — 'He knelt down and he wanted to put his shoes back on, stood back up, and then told the crowd to fight because he wanted to walk off that stage with dignity,' Wesley Hunt said (Getty Images)

Wesley Hunt believes Donald Trump will be president again

Hunt also expressed his disgust with certain social media posts that suggested Trump had survived the shooting and stated that he thinks Trump will serve as president once more. "We should all be appalled by what we saw," Hunt said, adding that some tweets were "utterly disgusting."

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) — 'We should all be appalled by what we saw,' Wesley Hunt said (Getty Images)

Donald Trump has reportedly made VP choice

According to Fox News, the former president has selected his running mate. At the Republican National Convention, he will make his decision public. Two of the frontrunners, Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla, and Governor Doug Burgum, R-ND, have received calls informing them that they have not been selected as Trump's running mate, sources confirmed to the outlet.

LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JANUARY 22: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum encourages voters to support Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in the basement ballroom of The Margate Resort on January 22, 2024 in Laconia, New Hampshire. Burgum ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination but later dropped out and endorsed him. Trump is rallying supporters the day before New Hampshire voters will weigh in on the Republican nominating race with the first-in-the-nation primary. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — Two of the frontrunners, Marco Rubio, R-Fla, and oug Burgum, R-ND, have received calls informing them that they have not been selected as Donald Trump's running mate (Getty Images)

Another frontrunner for vice presidential nominee has been Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio. However, there are also several other contenders such as former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Governor Glenn Youngkin, R-Va, who are also being speculated.

DELAWARE, OH - APRIL 23: J.D. Vance, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio, arrives onstage — Another frontrunner for vice presidential nominee has been JD Vance, R-Ohio (Getty Images)

Internet voices strong support for Donald Trump after he survives assassination attempt

Netizens agreed with Hunt and backed the former president after he narrowly escaped death during his rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter, a 20-year-old, was later shot down by the authorities, but the incident has since sent shockwaves in the US. President Joe Biden and several other prominent personalities have urged the citizens to stay united despite their indifferences and not to choose violence.

One user commented in reply to Hunt's concern, "😢😢The best president in America is trump 2024 💙🇺🇸❤️ we love you 🙏💔." Another wrote, "A true fighter for America🇺🇸 still standing!!! 🇺🇸✌️" "Ma president is Trump👏" echoed one while another penned, "Hunt and Trump are 2 honorable Americans. Both are patriots 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️blacks for Trump."

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