Former first lady Melania Trump, who has not been seen much in public since her husband and former President Donald Trump launched his 2024 campaign, will make a rare appearance this week at the Republican National Convention.
Melania’s attendance at the RNC was confirmed to The Associated Press by two people who spoke on conditional anonymity last week before the attempt on her husband’s life on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pa.
“Her presence at the convention where her husband will be officially nominated as the Republican candidate will be a boost for the party as it tries to present a united front compared to the crisis the Democratic party faces as some are calling for President Joe Biden to withdraw his reelection bid following his debate performance,” the AP reported.
Melania issued a statement after the assassination attempt, which saw one man killed and two other people severely wounded.
“America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered,” she said in comments posted to X, formerly Twitter. “But our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one.”
“A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald’s passion – his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration,” the former first lady said.
“The core facets of my husband’s life – his human side – were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times,” she added.
After an attempt on her dad’s life, former first daughter Ivanka Trump issued a statement that tugged at hearts.
“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country. I love you Dad, today and always,” she said on the X platform.
Former first daughter Tiffany Trump noted as well: “The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive. Political violence is never the answer. God bless the secret service and law enforcement who fearlessly intervened. Please include the families of the victims in your prayers. As you saw today, my father is a fighter and he will continue to fight for you and the USA.”
Trump also issued a statement after the assassination attempt, which left him with a bullet wound to his right ear.
“Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin,” he said.
President Joe Biden has released a statement after Trump was attacked.
“I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it,” he said.
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