Trump voices safety concerns for family after assassination attempts, Internet tells him to 'quit'
WASHINGTON, DC: In an exclusive interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, former President Donald Trump expressed concerns for his family's safety after two apparent assassination attempts in just two months. The interview aired on Saturday, September 21.
The first assassination attempt on the GOP nominee occurred in July when 20-year-old Thomas Crooks shot at him from a rooftop while he was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
A bullet grazed Trump's right ear, but he suffered no serious injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone was so fortunate; a rallygoer lost their life while shielding their family before the Secret Service could neutralize the shooter.
Earlier in September, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh was seen hiding outside the fence of Trump's Florida golf club, armed with a scoped assault rifle while the former president was playing on the grounds.
He was promptly confronted by the Secret Service and arrested as he attempted to flee. Authorities suspect that Routh was at the scene with the intent to target Trump.
Donald Trump expresses concerns for family safety and blames current administration
When Brian Kilmeade asked Donald Trump about his concerns for his family's safety following two apparent assassination attempts, Trump acknowledged, "I don’t talk about it, but I do. I have to worry about my family. I have to worry about everybody."
"I worry about you," Trump told Kilmeade, blaming the current administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the situation, citing illegal immigration as a contributing factor.
"Look, we’re under siege and no country has ever suffered like we have for the last three-and-a-half, almost four years," shared Trump.
He added, "When they allow millions of people to come into our country, from prisons, right? From prisons. And terrorists, and people from mental institutions, and they take over our parks. Look at New York – you can’t play Little League baseball anymore."
Social media reactions to Donald Trump's family security concerns
While many netizens expressed sympathy for Donald Trump's concerns about his family's security, others criticized him for promoting "hateful rhetoric." Here are some tweets that capture their perspectives.
"It's alarming to hear about any threats to safety. Family security is crucial, and no one should have to live in fear," wrote a user.
It's alarming to hear about any threats to safety. Family security is crucial, and no one should have to live in fear.
— azeem ghouri (@www_ghouri) September 21, 2024
"Here's an idea: just quit. You were a terrible president, anyway," stated another.
Here's an idea: just quit. You were a terrible president, anyway.
— Rebecca (@readytofly11) September 21, 2024
"Trump worries about no one but himself," jibed a third.
"Maybe he should stop the hateful rhetoric," noted a user.
Maybe he should stop the hateful rhetoric.
— Dennis Uribe 🌊♿✊Latino/Art Lover who Votes Blue (@denuribe73) September 21, 2024
"The crazier Trump’s lies, the more it costs to protect him. We shouldn’t have to pay for the chaos he creates with his reckless words," commented another user.
The crazier Trump’s lies, the more it costs to protect him. We shouldn’t have to pay for the chaos he creates with his reckless words.
— Do_Something_2024 (@DoSomething_123) September 21, 2024
"Should have thought of that before starting a cult and grooming them into lunatics with lies. Because at some point lunatics will snap," mocked another.
Should have thought of that before starting a cult and grooming them into lunatics with lies.
— Shitpost Maldron (@Its_Maldron) September 21, 2024
Because at some point lunatics will snap.
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