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Black Twitter is still ABLAZE over the now-infamous Trump rally shooting that stirred up all sorts of viral shenanigans across the whole entire internet.
the shooter: pic.twitter.com/Rk7CPKfbvT
— Jit the Beast (@JitTheBeast) July 13, 2024
As BOSSIP previously reported, the incident left one rally attendee dead, whom officials identified as former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore. Another attendee was critically injured, and Trump sustained a wound to his ear.
Interestingly, the internet dug up some eyebrow-raising tweets from Comperatore who appeared to be a devout MAGA supporter with questionable views.
Bruhhhh https://t.co/VfKnB1ghUZ pic.twitter.com/9u7iBKfJ03
— phoenix calida is not here for your shit (@uppittynegress) July 15, 2024
According to USA Today, the alleged shooter was 20-year-old registered Republican Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents identified and quickly took him out shortly after he allegedly fired multiple shots at Trump.
While Republicans and MAGA minions celebrated Trump’s strength in the face of a near-death situation, others openly questioned the shooting and spouted conspiracy theories that it was all staged.
If you don’t think that shit was staged? Look at how fast they got trump outta there at just the mention of someone in the crowd having a gun in 2016. Then look at this goofy as shit. pic.twitter.com/zqZMHRO5jT
— Ok (@FirstName736928) July 14, 2024
To many, the scene was almost too surreal to be real life.
You expect me to believe that you got grazed by this and your ear still intact???? pic.twitter.com/GUxig1UQI5
— Big O 🦍 (@__BigO__) July 13, 2024
This clip is what confirmed for me that this was orchestrated. An attempt to manufacture hysteria, and gain public sympathy/support. They playing dirty this election season https://t.co/jYoHRlE9w2
— I SAID WHAT I SAID (@theericklouis) July 13, 2024
Always classy, former President Barack Obama swiftly condemned the act, emphasizing the need for civility and respect in politics.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” Obama stated on X.
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
He also expressed relief that Trump was not seriously hurt and wished him a quick recovery, a sentiment echoed by Michelle Obama.
Others in opposition quickly pivoted to holding Trump accountable for his actions leading up to the shooting.
You may recall that Trump called for more shootings during BLM protests, mocked the near-fatal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband by a political extremist, and fought alongside his party to protect people who hit or run over protesters with their cars.
🚨Flashback
Donald Trump mocked Paul Pelosi after he was brutally assaulted with a hammer in his home. (September 2023) pic.twitter.com/kzIVr1i9ga
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 14, 2024
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