Mo Brooks, shooting survivor and one-time Trump ally, shares his thoughts on today's assassination attempt.
, said his emotions “ran the full spectrum” when he learned of today’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
“First, it was sickening to see President Trump reach for the side of his head and hit the ground. Then it was great pride as President Trump stood up and shook a defiant fist and the crowd chanted “USA.” Then it was remembering that I, too, was an assassination attempt target and, but for the grace of God, I would not be here today,” Brooks said in a message to
“In a Republic, the only way to resolve political disputes is via the ballot box, not deadly force. It is unfortunate that a tiny fraction of people just don’t get that. These few are the real enemies of our Republic,” Brooks added.Trump was shot in the ear; one attendee is dead and two spectators are reportedly critically injured. The shooter, who has not been identified, was reportedly killed at the scene.
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