Melania Trump breaks silence after assassination attempt on husband Donald Trump at Pennsylvania rally

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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA: Former first lady Melania Trump addressed the nation following the assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, revealing that her family came to the “brink of devastating change".

Describing the shooter as a “monster” who saw her husband “as an inhuman political machine,” Melania emphasized that “political games are inferior to love".

“When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.”

Melania Trump releases lengthy statement about assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13, turned chaotic after a gunman fired shots at the former president.

The Secret Service agents immediately surrounded Trump, who ducked to the ground after covering his ears following multiple gunshots.

The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by the Secret Service. The FBI is currently investigating the incident.

Despite the shooting, Trump, 78, is reportedly “fine” and plans to attend the Republican National Convention.

He made a defiant fist pump before being whisked away by the Secret Service and was later seen walking down the steps of his Boeing 757 'Trump Force One', after receiving treatment at Butler Memorial Hospital.

This assassination attempt is the closest a US president has come to being killed since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The attack resulted in one rallygoer's death and critically injured two others.

“To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me,” Melania expressed in her statement.

“The core facets of my husband’s life — his human side — were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times."

In response to the tragic event, the Trump campaign has set up a GoFundMe page for the victims.

Trump extended his condolences to the victims’ families and thanked the Secret Service for their swift action. “I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania," he wrote on Truth Social. 

"Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.”

President Joe Biden also denounced the attack and called Trump to express his sympathies. The FBI continues to investigate the shooting as an assassination attempt.

Internet reacts to Melania Trump's statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Following Melania Trump's emotional statement on the assassination attempt against her husband, former president Donald Trump, social media users erupted with a flurry of reactions. While many praised her poise and compassion, others criticized her motives and the broader political climate. 

A social media user tweeted, "God Bless our 47th First Lady."

Another said, "CLASS ACT."

A third claimed, "She probably piss off the guy miss."

"All she cares about is the $$$. He needs to be potus for their grift," read a tweet.

"Ban the Guns from Republicans," penned an individual. 

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