Police officers kept a close eye on the cars and entrances to Trump Tower amidst heightened security along Fifth Avenue. On the sidewalk, supporters of the former president gathered, adorned in American flags and bright red hats.
Several Republican politicians in New York took a public stand against Saturday’s shooting and the rhetoric they believe Democrats used to inspire it.
According to Andrew Lanza, a Republican member of the New York State Senate, if someone is portrayed as evil, it can lead to extremist individuals attempting to eliminate the perceived evil from the world.
As the afternoon wore on, the motive behind the gunman’s actions remained a perplexing mystery. While the circumstances surrounding the shooting were concerning, there was no concrete evidence to suggest that it was politically motivated. Nonetheless, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis appeared to lay the blame solely at the feet of the Democratic party.
According to her, every possible attempt has been made to put an end to his influence. Shockingly, someone has even attempted to take his life. The left has labeled him as a perilous individual who must be neutralized by any means necessary.
As Americans eagerly anticipate the outcome of the presidential election, President Biden has urged them to refrain from indulging in speculation. However, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis believes that this advice hardly makes a difference.
He made an attempt to assassinate President Trump, plain and simple. Our purpose here is to denounce such actions and firmly state that violence is not the solution. Responding to violence with more violence only worsens the situation. If you wish to bring about change because you disagree with the current state of affairs in our country, make your voice heard through political means and ultimately, by casting your ballot,” he emphasized.
The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as the individual involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the death of one spectator and left two others in critical condition. The tragic event caused chaos at the venue, according to sources.
