Trump confirms he will speak at RNC, says God ‘prevented the unthinkable’ after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump released a statement the day after the assassination attempt against him urging his supporters to stand united, and confirming that he still plans to speak in Wisconsin at the Republican National Convention.

On Sunday morning, Trump posted the update on Truth Social thanking supporters for their thoughts and prayers as it was “God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.”

“Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed,” Trump wrote.

The former president urged the country to come together in the wake of the assassination attempt, saying it is “more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win.”

He continued, “I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin. – DJT “

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The assassination attempt occurred during Trump’s July 13 rally in Pennsylvania. Trump confirmed he was shot in the right ear and his face was bloodied as the Secret Service rushed him from the rally stage.

On Sunday morning, the FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks was shot dead by the Secret Service on Saturday evening as he took shots at Trump.