Trump Claims Rhetoric Led to Assassination Attempt

Former President Donald Trump claimed that an assassination attempt on him during a rally in Pennsylvania was incited by rhetoric from Democrats, particularly targeting President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He asserted that their statements about him being a threat to democracy contributed to the attack, stating, "I probably took a bullet to the head because of the things that they say about me." The incident occurred on July 13, 2024, when shots rang out, and Trump was evacuated with injuries, including blood on his face. The shooter was killed by Secret Service, and investigations are ongoing to determine a motive. Trump's comments came in response to Harris's accusations that he would weaponize government institutions against political opponents if re-elected. He characterized the Democratic narrative as more dangerous than his own actions, asserting, "They're the threat to democracy."