Trump calls for national unity, resilience morning after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump urged Americans on Sunday morning to “stand united” and “defiant in the face of wickedness” just hours after a gunman in Pennsylvania tried to assassinate him.

“It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform after he was wounded in his ear on stage by a hail of bullets that killed one attendee at his rally and seriously injured two more.

”We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families,” he added.

Trump also confirmed he will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as planned, refusing to change his schedule despite a harrowing act of political violence.

“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. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin,” he wrote.