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America reacts after Trump assassination attempt

A woman sign a canvas with get well wishes for former President Trump during a Prayer Vigil for America Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The park is located five blocks from Fiserv Forum, site of the Republican National Convention that starts Monday.
A woman sign a canvas with get well wishes for former President Trump during a Prayer Vigil for America Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The park is located five blocks from Fiserv Forum, site of the Republican National Convention that starts Monday.
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People bow their heads during a prayer during a Prayer Vigil for America Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The park is located five blocks from Fiserv Forum, site of the Republican National Convention that starts Monday.

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People bow their heads during a prayer during a Prayer Vigil for America Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The park is located five blocks from Fiserv Forum, site of the Republican National Convention that starts Monday. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Via OlyDrop)
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A day after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, several dozen supporters of the former President showed their support as they stood across the street from Trump Tower in Manhattan July 14, 2024.
A day after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, several dozen supporters of the former President showed their support as they stood across the street from Trump Tower in Manhattan July 14, 2024.
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Several dozen supporters of former President Donald Trump wave flags in front of the Lee County GOP headquarters on U.S. 41 in Fort Myers on Sunday, July 14, 2024. They gathered in response to a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Several dozen supporters of former President Donald Trump wave flags in front of the Lee County GOP headquarters on U.S. 41 in Fort Myers on Sunday, July 14, 2024. They gathered in response to a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
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A gathering of Donald Trump supporters Sunday morning on U.S. 1 and Eau Gallie Blvd, in Melbourne, following the Saturday assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Among those attending was the Space Coast Young Republicans, and candidates Mike Haridopolos and Dave Weldon.
A gathering of Donald Trump supporters Sunday morning on U.S. 1 and Eau Gallie Blvd, in Melbourne, following the Saturday assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Among those attending was the Space Coast Young Republicans, and candidates Mike Haridopolos and Dave Weldon.
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Lisa Burke, of New Vernon, holds a Trump flag near the intersection of Route 206 and Lamington Road, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster.
Lisa Burke, of New Vernon, holds a Trump flag near the intersection of Route 206 and Lamington Road, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster.
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Dina Coury, center, cries on the shoulder of Yammi Santa Cruz, next to Veronica Woshida after they watched a video of former President Donald Trump being shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered across the bridge from Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Dina Coury, center, cries on the shoulder of Yammi Santa Cruz, next to Veronica Woshida after they watched a video of former President Donald Trump being shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered across the bridge from Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Carla Vera, left, waves a flag next to Angela Rotella, right, who holds a bouquet of flowers for former President Donald Trump, a day after he was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered near his home at Mar-a- Lago on July 14, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Carla Vera, left, waves a flag next to Angela Rotella, right, who holds a bouquet of flowers for former President Donald Trump, a day after he was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered near his home at Mar-a- Lago on July 14, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Dina Coury, center, cries on the shoulder of Yammi Santa Cruz, next to Veronica Woshida after they watched a video of former President Donald Trump being shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered across the bridge from Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Dina Coury, center, cries on the shoulder of Yammi Santa Cruz, next to Veronica Woshida after they watched a video of former President Donald Trump being shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The supporters gathered across the bridge from Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Brian Schimming, state chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, gives a press conference in reaction to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, outside the site that will host the Republican National Convention on Jul 14, 2024. Yesterday, former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Penn.
Brian Schimming, state chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, gives a press conference in reaction to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, outside the site that will host the Republican National Convention on Jul 14, 2024. Yesterday, former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Penn.
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News breaks on the television about the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania as patrons sit at a bar near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. on July 13, 2024, before the Republican National Convention begins on July 15, 2024.
News breaks on the television about the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania as patrons sit at a bar near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. on July 13, 2024, before the Republican National Convention begins on July 15, 2024.
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Members of the media are shown near the intersection of 206 and Lamington Road, approximately four miles east of Trump National Golf Club, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster.
Members of the media are shown near the intersection of 206 and Lamington Road, approximately four miles east of Trump National Golf Club, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster.
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Trump supporters stand near the intersection of Route 206 and Lamington Road, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J.
Trump supporters stand near the intersection of Route 206 and Lamington Road, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J.
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(Right) Melanie Collette, Cape May County Commissioner in New Jersey and delegate at the RNC, and her friend (left) Damaris Perez, from Franksville in Racine County, discuss their feelings on former President Trump on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee, Wis.
(Right) Melanie Collette, Cape May County Commissioner in New Jersey and delegate at the RNC, and her friend (left) Damaris Perez, from Franksville in Racine County, discuss their feelings on former President Trump on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Jason Kohler, 21, speaks about his experience as a high school classmate of Thomas Matthew Crooks, near the intersection of Highland RD and Milford DR, Sunday, July, 14, in the Bethel Park neighborhood of Pennsylvania where Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, once lived. Crooks was identified as the shooter responsible for the attempted assassination of former US President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, Saturday. Crooks was reportedly shot and killed by the United States Secret Service.
Jason Kohler, 21, speaks about his experience as a high school classmate of Thomas Matthew Crooks, near the intersection of Highland RD and Milford DR, Sunday, July, 14, in the Bethel Park neighborhood of Pennsylvania where Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, once lived. Crooks was identified as the shooter responsible for the attempted assassination of former US President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, Saturday. Crooks was reportedly shot and killed by the United States Secret Service.
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People inside the Fiserv Forum, watch the news on their phone after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after what sounded like shots rang out, on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally on Saturday after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP.
The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who hustled him off the stage as he raised his fist to the crowd.
People inside the Fiserv Forum, watch the news on their phone after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after what sounded like shots rang out, on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally on Saturday after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP. The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who hustled him off the stage as he raised his fist to the crowd.
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TV screens and the Fox News Ticker Tape display the news about Former President Donald Trump being injured, New York City, July 13, 2024. Former US president Donald Trump was "safe" after he was rushed off stage when gunshots were fired at a campaign rally on July 13 in Pennsylvania, in a shocking incident that will fuel anxiety in the run-up to the 2024 election.
TV screens and the Fox News Ticker Tape display the news about Former President Donald Trump being injured, New York City, July 13, 2024. Former US president Donald Trump was "safe" after he was rushed off stage when gunshots were fired at a campaign rally on July 13 in Pennsylvania, in a shocking incident that will fuel anxiety in the run-up to the 2024 election.
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Employees in a restaurant, watch the news after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after shots were fired, in South Beach, Florida, on July 13, 2024. The suspected shooter who wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally is dead, US media reported Saturday, along with one bystander.
Employees in a restaurant, watch the news after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after shots were fired, in South Beach, Florida, on July 13, 2024. The suspected shooter who wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally is dead, US media reported Saturday, along with one bystander.
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US President Joe Biden speaks after his Republican opponent Donald Trump was injured following a shooting at an election rally in Pennsylvania, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, July 13, 2024. US President Joe Biden led the condemnation after his election rival Donald Trump was wounded in a shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania July 13 that also reportedly killed at least one bystander. 
Political leaders on both sides of the aisle slammed the violence minutes after the Republican candidate was rushed off stage by the Secret Service, blood running down his face.
US President Joe Biden speaks after his Republican opponent Donald Trump was injured following a shooting at an election rally in Pennsylvania, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, July 13, 2024. US President Joe Biden led the condemnation after his election rival Donald Trump was wounded in a shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania July 13 that also reportedly killed at least one bystander. Political leaders on both sides of the aisle slammed the violence minutes after the Republican candidate was rushed off stage by the Secret Service, blood running down his face.
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Supporters of former president Donald Trump pray outside of Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other.
Supporters of former president Donald Trump pray outside of Mar-a-Lago on July 13, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other.
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A supporter holds a Trump 2024 flag on 5th Avenue near Trump Tower on July 14, 2024 in New York City. Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt while speaking at a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service escorted away Trump with an injury to his ear. According to reports, the FBI has identified the gunman, killed at the scene, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. One attendee at the rally was killed and two others severely injured.
A supporter holds a Trump 2024 flag on 5th Avenue near Trump Tower on July 14, 2024 in New York City. Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt while speaking at a rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service escorted away Trump with an injury to his ear. According to reports, the FBI has identified the gunman, killed at the scene, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. One attendee at the rally was killed and two others severely injured.
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People watch television news at a bar in Milwaukee displaying images from a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump where he was apparently injured on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Details are unclear, but Secret Service quickly ushered Trump away while speaking at the Pennsylvania rally.
People watch television news at a bar in Milwaukee displaying images from a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump where he was apparently injured on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Details are unclear, but Secret Service quickly ushered Trump away while speaking at the Pennsylvania rally.
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