Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York spoke out on Sunday to mark the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident, which occurred while Trump was addressing supporters, resulted in him being grazed by a bullet on his ear.
“Today marks one year since the horrific assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania,” Stefanik posted. “Americans will never forget that God was looking down on President Trump that fateful day and miraculously spared his life by a quarter of an inch.”
Reflecting on the time that has passed since Trump returned to office, Stefanik emphasized the impact of his leadership. “We are so proud and blessed that President Trump is saving America in just six months after he was sworn into office,” she stated. She also pressed for additional details to be released regarding the events surrounding the shooting, stressing the need for accountability and transparency. “The American people deserve real answers and much greater transparency on what transpired that day and Congress must work harder to uncover it and release it to the public.”
As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Stefanik pledged to continue seeking clarity and pushing for investigations into the circumstances of the attack. “There are still more questions than answers, and I am going to continue to ask the tough, important questions on the House Intelligence Committee.”
She concluded her remarks with a rallying cry: “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!”
The assassination attempt took place on July 13, 2024, when a shooter opened fire on Trump from a rooftop overlooking the rally. The attack left Trump and several others wounded, one spectator dead, and the gunman was also killed during the incident.
In a development reported last Thursday by Reuters, six members of the Secret Service have been suspended in relation to their roles during the Butler rally.
{Matzav.com}