Nigel Farage was asked about the potential impact of the recent incident on the presidential race. Farage noted that Trump “lives and breathes by big rallies,” sometimes attracting 10,000 to 50,000 attendees. “It’s the energy that’s generated [that] spreads out through communities and gets him his vote,” he said. Farage speculated that “knowing Trump as I do,” the former president will “carry on regardless.” The Trump campaign confirmed that despite being injured in a shooting on Saturday, Trump still plans
Farage’s Reaction to the Attack
Reform UK leader and long-time Trump ally Nigel Farage joined Laura Kuenssberg on her Sunday political program. He expressed dismay over the attack on his “good friend,” although he was not surprised. Farage blamed the “nasty” narrative put out by “liberals who oppose him,” suggesting it almost “encourages this type of behavior.” He cited recent comments by Joe Biden about putting Trump “in the bullseye” before the shooting. Farage argued that “liberal intolerance is increasingly a part of this problem” and shared that he has been the victim of repeated physical attacks. “And because it’s me, no one cares,” he added.
Analysis of Shooting Video
A video appears to show the first person shot, seemingly hit by a bullet intended for Trump. The footage, taken from the crowd just right of the podium, captures a man in a white shirt and red baseball cap collapsing as Trump says, “Take a look at what happened…” This man doubles over and falls into the people in front of him. The first gunshot can be heard now, followed by a second shot a few seconds later. The video suggests that this man was likely the first victim.
Reactions from Trump’s Family
Ivanka Trump posted on X, expressing gratitude for the “love and prayers” for her father and the other victims of the “senseless violence.” She thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their quick actions, adding, “I continue to pray for our country. I love you, Dad, today and always.” Father being escorted away from the rally in Pennsylvania with his fist in the air and blood on his face, captioned, “He’ll never stop fighting to Save America.” Tiffany Ariana Trump also posted, thanking God for her father’s survival and denouncing political violence, saying, “As you saw today, my father is a fighter, and he will continue to fight for you and the USA.”
