Trump confirms he will speak from Wisconsin following attempted assassination
Evan Vucci
- Donald Trump has suggested he will speak at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.
- The gathering is set to take place just days after Trump survived an attempted assassination.
- The FBI has identified the shooter involved as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Donald Trump has suggested he will speak at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin this coming week, just days after he survived an assassination attempt.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump thanked people for their "thoughts and prayers" following the incident, and said that he was looking forward to speaking to "our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin."
"In this moment, 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 added.
Thousands of Republicans are set to arrive in Milwaukee on Monday for the opening of the four-day event, during which Trump and a not-yet-announced running mate are set to be officially nominated by the party.
It follows what the FBI has designated an assassination attempt on the former president.
Trump had been speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday when gunshots rang out, and he was swarmed by Secret Service agents.
The former president soon emerged with a bloodied ear, defiantly raising his fist to the crowd.
In another post on Truth Social, Trump said that a bullet had "pierced the upper part" of his right ear, while also thanking the Secret Service for their quick response.
Following the incident, the FBI identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He was killed at the rally.
FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek said in a press conference that the FBI did not "currently have an identified motive, although our investigators are working tirelessly to attempt to identify what that motive was."
One spectator was killed in the incident, and two were critically injured, officials have said.