An attempt was made to kill Republican leader Donald Trump. In this attack, the bullet grazed Trump's ear.

 An attempt was made to kill Republican leader Donald Trump. In this attack, the bullet grazed Trump's ear.

Presidential elections are to be held in the US in November this year. The leaders of the Republican and Democrat camps are putting all their might in the campaign. 

Meanwhile, Republican leader Donald Trump has been shot. In this attack, the bullet passed through Trump's ear. Trump is currently safe. One of the alleged shooters was shot dead by the Secret Service. Another person present at the rally has also died. According to American media reports, the name of the person who fired the shot is Thomas Matthew. Immediately after the shot, a sniper of the Secret Service shot him.

 Later, during the investigation, an AR style rifle was also recovered from the place of attack. He had chosen a production plant at a short distance from the stage where Trump was addressing at Butler Ground to shoot himself. 

Who is the accused?And why did he fire the shot? 

In the initial investigation, the accused has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The 20-year-old accused was killed on the spot by the security forces. The accused was a resident of Bethel Park area of ​​Pennsylvania.  Investigation of the Bethel Park electoral list revealed that the accused was associated with the Republican Party. It is noteworthy that Donald Trump is also a presidential candidate from the Republican Party. In such a situation, the incident of attack on former President and Republican Party's candidate Donald Trump despite being a supporter of the Republican Party is surprising. 

How have world leaders reacted to this incident? 

(1) PM Modi: "I am deeply concerned about the attack on friend Donald Trump. I strongly condemn this incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. I wish him a speedy recovery." The Prime Minister also expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the incident. He said, "Our prayers are with the American people."

(2) Kamala Harris: 'I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump's event in Pennsylvania. Relieved that he was not seriously injured. Our prayers are with him, his family, and all those who were injured and affected by this senseless shooting.'

 (3) Former President Barack Obama: 'we must recommit ourselves to decency and respect in our politics at this time. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery. There is absolutely no place for political violence in American democracy. We don't yet know exactly what happened at the Pennsylvania rally, but we can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that former President Trump was not seriously injured'.

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