We've seen statements from U.S. leaders, world leaders, and former President Donald Trump himself following the failed assassination attempt on him late Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a rally. We've been reminded that in addition to prayers for the safety and well-being of the former president himself, we should be thinking of his loved ones, and in particular, his wife, Melania, and how this terrifying incident has likely affected them, as well.
On Sunday, former First Lady Melania Trump issued a formal statement regarding the horrific event, posting the full statement on her X account:
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) July 14, 2024
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With unwavering love for her husband and her country, Melania Trump set a shining example of strength, resolve, and love with these powerful words:
I am thinking of you, now, my fellow Americans.
We have always been a unique union. America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered, but our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one.
When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.
To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your strength for such a terrible reason saddens me.
A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald‘s passion – his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration. The core facets of my husband‘s life – his human side – were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times.
Let us not forget that differing opinions, policy, and political games are inferior to love. Our personal, structural, and life commitment – until death – is at serious risk. Political concepts are simple when compared to us, human beings.
We are all humans, and fundamentally, instinctively, we want to help one another. American politics are only one vehicle that can uplift our communities. Love, compassion, kindness and empathy are necessities.
And let us remember that when the time comes to look beyond the left and the right, beyond the red and the blue, we all come from families with the passion to fight for a better life together, while we are here, in this earthly realm.
Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now.
This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want to world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends. We can realize this world again. Each of us must demand to get it back. We must insist that respect fills the cornerstone of our relationships, again.
I am thinking of you, my fellow Americans.
The winds of change have arrived. For those of you who cry in support, I thank you. I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or woman with a loving family.
Perhaps the most powerful message and reminder of all is contained in that last sentence:
"I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or woman with a loving family."
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