A staff member of Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson has been fired after suggesting “target practice” following Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Thompson's field director, Jacqueline Marshaw, reportedly made the post shortly after Trump was attacked at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I do not condone violence but please take shooting lessons so you don't screw up next time. Oh no, that's not what I said,” Marshaw's now-deleted post said, according to the Clarion Ledger. report.
Thompson said in a statement Sunday that Marshaw is no longer on the congressman's staff. (RELATED: 'I've been shot': President Trump issues statement after being evacuated from rally stage)
“I was made aware of the posting by a staff member who is no longer under my employment,” Thompson said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The post drew backlash from the Mississippi Republican Party, which called for the staffer to be fired.
.Benny G Thomson The on-site manager who allowed the attempted assassination of the president to happen should be fired. Donald Trump!!!
“Take some shooting lessons so you don't make that mistake next time.”
.translator These vile remarks must be denied!!!translator 16WAPT News translation:… pic.twitter.com/QVWu4OtUI2
— Mississippi Republican Party (@MSGOP) July 14, 2024
“[Bennie Thompson] The on-site manager who allowed the attempted assassination of the president to happen should be fired. [Trump]Mississippi Republican Party X.[Mississippi Democrats] These vile remarks must be denied!”
“There is no place for political violence in American democracy,” Thompson said. I wrote to X Following the shooting on Saturday evening, police said: “We would like to thank police for their swift response to this incident. We are glad that the former president is safe and our deepest condolences go out to all involved.”
Buffalo Volunteer Fire Chief Corey Comperatore was killed in an assassination attempt on President Trump at a rally. Two others were wounded in the shooting. Trump's campaign said he suffered wounds to his face and right ear but is expected to recover. (Related: House Speaker Mike Johnson promises 'thorough investigation' into assassination attempt on President Trump)
The FBI identified the suspect as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks allegedly fired the shots from an “elevated position” on the roof of a building, about 400 feet away from Trump. according to According to the New York Times, the Secret Service neutralized the suspect shortly after Trump was shot.
Crooks donated $15 to the Progressive Turnout Project in January 2021 through the ActBlue donation platform. according to Crooks was also a registered Republican, according to campaign finance records. Voter Registration Records.
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