Former President Donald Trump has decisively resumed his rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania, nearly three months after he was nearly assassinated.
Trump, whose ear was grazed by a bullet as he turned his face to the illegal immigration chart on stage, picked up where he left off on July 13 by showing the same chart as Saturday. the beginning “As I said…” A loud cheer goes up.
“As I said…” pic.twitter.com/Uq27tPZGTQ
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 6, 2024
“I love that graph. I love that graph. Isn’t that beautiful?” Trump said.
“In the aftermath of tragedy and heartache, I return to Butler tonight to share a simple message with the people of Pennsylvania and the American people,” Trump said. “Our movement to Make America Great Again is stronger, prouder, more united, and more determined than ever before and closer to victory.”
President Trump honored his father, firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed at the Republican candidate’s first rally in Butler. moment of silence 6:11 p.m. — the exact time shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire 12 weeks ago.
A moment of silence for Corey Comperatore 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/meQep7V4JG
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 6, 2024
The audience paused as the comperatore recalled the melody of “Ave Maria,” performed live by opera singer Chris Macchio. At Comperatore’s seat, a memorial featuring his fireman’s jacket was marked in the crowd.
God bless Corey Comperatore 🙏🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qsN2du81dC
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 6, 2024
president @realDonaldTrump Hugs with Corey Comperatores’ family after Butler rally 🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/vjIze7sgbK
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 6, 2024
Trump consoled the Kompelatoa family shortly after landing in Pennsylvania. video The Republican candidate is pictured hugging Comperatore’s wife and two daughters as soon as he descends the stairs of the plane.
.@realDonaldTrump A man hugs the family of Firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. pic.twitter.com/3kKT07hSLs
— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) October 5, 2024
Watch Donald Trump arrive in Butler, Pennsylvania. Today’s campaign rally was greeted by the family of Corey Comperatore, the brave firefighter who died protecting his family from the bullets of an assassin aimed at President Trump. pic.twitter.com/d2Qv33PCRU
— Maintenance Brief (@ConservBrief) October 5, 2024
Looking down at the crowd, he saw tens of thousands of Trump’s supporters gathered to hear Trump’s speech.
Thank you, Butler, Pennsylvania!
Our movement to Make America Great Again is stronger, prouder, more united, more determined than ever and closer to victory. pic.twitter.com/jC5NYNiSD6
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 6, 2024
Butler’s crowd is YUGE pic.twitter.com/oMSHYCSbrV
— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) October 5, 2024
“Everyday people who are the heart and soul of our country. They love our movement. They love our country. And they know they’re doing the right thing. “I am,” Trump said. “Your hopes are my hopes. Your dreams are my dreams, and your future is what I’m fighting for.”
President Trump promised to “never stop fighting” for the American people and joked that he should buy a lottery ticket because he was lucky he wasn’t killed. (Related: Who will attend Trump’s rally to return to office?)
SpaceX CEO Elon MuskAfter buying Twitter and rebranding it as X, he enthusiastically took to the stage and spoke about the importance of free speech. musk, dressed What he called “Dark Maga” clothingencouraged Americans to register to vote as soon as possible for “the most important election of our lifetimes.”
“This election is the most important election of our lifetimes.” @Eron Musk pic.twitter.com/j45RLskzOf
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 6, 2024
Mr. Musk, Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance in Butler, Pennsylvania: pic.twitter.com/t8W0jomKck
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 5, 2024
“The truest test of a person’s character is how they conduct themselves during an attack. Some presidents couldn’t walk up the stairs, others did fist pumps after being shot. Fight! Fight,” Musk shouted, describing how Trump stood up after he was shot, pumped his fist in the air and shouted the same phrase.
Elon Musk: “The true test of a person’s character is how they conduct themselves during an attack. Some presidents couldn’t walk up the stairs, others fist pumped when they were shot. Fight, fight!” pic.twitter.com/Tl6iBqsIkF
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) October 5, 2024
On September 5, President Trump announced that if he wins a second term in November, Musk will become chairman of the Commission on Government Efficiency. A future commission would audit and reform the finances and performance of the entire federal government.
President Trump put his remarks at the second Butler rally on hold for several minutes after realizing one of the rally attendees had a medical emergency. A crowd began to gather as the former president awaited first responders who assured him the situation was being addressed. sing national anthem. Mr. Trump joined the chorus without hesitation.
Thousands of Americans joined President Trump in singing the national anthem after one of the rally attendees had a medical emergency in Butler. pic.twitter.com/ffVNXDRUan
— Julianna Freeman (@JuliannaFrieman) October 5, 2024
When President Joe Biden left office on July 21 via He reminded the audience of Vice President Harris’ record.
“Voting Day, November 5th, will be the most important day in our nation’s history,” President Trump said in a statement. I promised to make it happen.
