A Trump supporter captured the dramatic moment when Donald Trump arrived at the hospital following an assassination attempt. The video, shot by Rick Foerster, shows the Secret Service securing the hospital entrance as Trump, to the relief and surprise of those present, ran into the building. Foerster, who had VIP tickets to the rally, expressed his emotional reaction, saying, 'He walked by himself and I got emotional because I expected him to be dead or that they were going to carry him.'
The assassination attempt took place during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. The attacker, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used a semi-automatic rifle, resulting in the death of a firefighter and injuries to two other participants. Trump sustained a grazed bullet wound to his ear. The incident has reignited the debate on gun control in the United States.
Rick Foerster and his wife, Karen, had been taken to the hospital due to heat exhaustion just before the rally began. Rick later realized that their early departure may have been a blessing in disguise, as they could have been in the line of fire. The Secret Service has come under heavy criticism for failing to detect the assassin early enough, despite the eventual relief over Trump's condition.
American students in Paris also learned of the assassination attempt, expressing shock but not surprise. The incident has fueled discussions about gun control and its impact on the upcoming presidential elections in November 2024. Carrie, a student of European politics, commented on the hypocrisy of the American media's focus on the attack, while Monique, another student, highlighted the disparity in media coverage compared to daily violence in other regions like Palestine.
Despite the attack, none of the interviewed students plan to vote for Trump. Preston, an environmental policy student, noted Trump's symbolic reaction during the attack, describing how he stood up with his fist raised after being shot. However, Monique concluded, 'I'm glad he's alive, but no, what happened won't make me change my mind about his politics.'
