Trump Will Return to Where He Almost Died, Reveals Plans 2 Weeks After Assassination Attempt – ‘Stay Tuned’
Former President Donald Trump has announced he will return to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally to honor Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter who was killed during a shooting incident at a Trump campaign event on July 13. Trump described the rally as “big and beautiful,” expressing his intention to honor Comperatore and the other victims of the shooting. Comperatore, who tragically died shielding his family from gunfire, was remembered for his bravery, and his funeral was attended by many firefighters who honored his legacy.
During the incident, Trump himself was grazed by a bullet, and two others were injured: Marine Corps veteran David Dutch, who has since been released from the hospital, and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, who remains in serious but stable condition. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire on the crowd and was subdued by a Secret Service agent.
Trump has also initiated a GoFundMe campaign for the victims, which has raised significant funds. The community has rallied in support, with many paying tribute to Comperatore’s heroism.
Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will be returning to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally to remember Corey Comperatore, the former fireman killed at the campaign’s July 13 event.
“I WILL BE GOING BACK TO BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR A BIG AND BEAUTIFUL RALLY, HONORING THE SOUL OF OUR BELOVED FIREFIGHTING HERO, COREY, AND THOSE BRAVE PATRIOTS INJURED TWO WEEKS AGO. WHAT A DAY IT WILL BE — FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS,” Trump wrote on .
Fifty-year-old Comperatore died from the injuries he received at the July 13 Trump outdoor rally.
Trump, who was grazed on his right ear during the assassination attempt, paid tribute to the former Buffalo Township volunteer fire chief at the Republican National Convention on July 18.
Donald Trump delivers an incredible tribute to slain firefighter Corey Comperatore.
“What a fine man he was.” pic.twitter.com/HdOqc0w9XR
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 19, 2024
“What a fine man he was,” an emotional Trump said before going over and kissing Comperatore fireman’s uniform that had been brought onstage with him as a tribute.
Comperatore reportedly dove in front of his wife and daughter when the gunfire started.
A funeral was held for him last week in his hometown of Cabot, Pennsylvania.
Corey Comperatore spent his life running into fires to save others. He died shielding his family from bullets during the Trump assassination attempt. HERO!!! Moments ago Corey’s body was taken to the funeral on the his old firetruck 🥹 pic.twitter.com/mrDU3O6e01
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 19, 2024
Many firefighters joined in a parade honoring his life.
Hundreds of fire trucks join funeral procession for Corey Comperatore, the firefighter killed in July 13 shooting at Trump rally in Butler, PA. pic.twitter.com/oQo5XHVqRo
— Jonathan Serrie (@jonathanserrie) July 19, 2024
In addition to the killing Comperatore, shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks seriously injured Marine Corps veteran David Dutch, who was released from a Pittsburgh hospital on Wednesday.
The New York Post reported, Allegheny General Hospital officials said Dutch, 57, was struck twice — once in the chest and once in the liver — at the Butler rally.
A second wounded rally-goer James Copenhaver, 74, remains at Allegheny General in serious but stable condition, medical staff said, according to the Post.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee that the 20-year-old Crooks got off at least eight shots before a Secret Service countersniper took him out.
Trump authorized a GoFundMe campaign to be set up in his name for the victims, which has raised over $6.5 million from more than 70,000 donations.
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