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Former President Donald Trump has changed the theme of the Republican National Convention after a 20-year-old who donated to far-Left causes shot him on Saturday during an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. Trump landed in Milwaukee on Sunday evening ahead of the convention’s start on Monday as political tensions in the U.S. have increased in the wake of Saturday’s tragedy in which at least one Trump supporter was killed and two more were critically injured. Trump, who sets the tone for the convention, told the Washington Examiner that he initially planned on hammering President Joe Biden throughout his speech. “Honestly, it’s going to be a whole different speech now,” he said. Trump said that his original plan was to maximize excitement among his most ardent supporters, but his speech will now reflect his belief that the assassination attempt has “changed the election campaign entirely,” the report said. He said that his address would focus on unity and bringing the country together in light of what happened. “It is a chance to bring the country together. I was given that chance,” he said. “This is a chance to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together. The speech will be a lot different, a lot different than it would’ve been two days ago.” The Washington Post reported earlier on Sunday that someone close to the president said that Trump was almost “spiritual” about the assassination attempt. “He thinks he was handed a gift from God. He can’t believe it,” said the person, who was granted anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations with the president. The convention planners want speakers to “dial it down, not dial it up” after the assassination attempt, the person told the Post.

Less than 24 hours after a failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump — which left one bystander dead and three others, including Trump, injured — The Atlantic’s David Frum blamed the violence on the former president and his supporters. “The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator,” blared the headline, and on the off-chance anyone missed the intended tone of the piece, a subhead followed: “Violence stalks the president who has rejoiced in violence to others.” Frum’s premise was that Trump was a fascist and because “fascism feasts on violence,” the former president was simply getting a taste of that which he had fostered. Addressing the attack on Trump, which took place on Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, as “a horror and an outrage,” Frum went on to invoke history to quickly forget the name of the man who would commit such a despicable act. But first he blamed the victim, writing,”Now the bloodshed that Trump has done so much to incite against others has touched him as well.” “Trump and his supporters envision a new place for violence as their defining political message in the 2024 election,” the political commentator continued, returning to his original premise. “Fascist movements are secular religions. Like all religions, they offer martyrs as their proof of truth. The Mussolini movement in Italy built imposing monuments to its fallen comrades. The Trump movement now improves on that: The leader himself will be the martyr in chief, his own blood the basis for his bid for power and vengeance.” Frum ventured further in the same vein, ultimately concluding that “the gunman and Trump, at their opposite ends of a bullet’s trajectory, are nonetheless joined together as common enemies of law and democracy.” Critics were not impressed with Frum’s take — and even less impressed with his timing — as they responded via X. “David Frum needs help. In every way,” Joe Concha commented. David Frum needs help. In every way. https://t.co/iwLuEfvth0 — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) July 14, 2024 “They are still trying to get Trump killed,” The Blaze’s Auron McIntyre added. They are still trying to get Trump killed https://t.co/xMZNwsYrp2 — Auron MacIntyre (@AuronMacintyre) July 14, 2024 “Former Bush 43 political appointees with Trump derangement are some of the most pathetic, delusional, and self-righteous people in politics. Blaming Trump and his family for his near assassination? @davidfrum definitely wins the trophy with this one. Truly a douche bag,” Mike Davis posted. Former Bush 43 political appointees with Trump derangement are some of the most pathetic, delusional, and self-righteous people in politics. Blaming Trump and his family for his near assassination?@davidfrum definitely wins the trophy with this one. Truly a douche bag. pic.twitter.com/f8kCb1h6v6 — ?? Mike Davis ?? (@mrddmia) July 14, 2024 The Daily Wire’s Megan Basham added, “You literally just published an essay saying Trump had it coming less than 24 hours after an assassin missed taking Trump’s life by millimeters. People are disgusted by what you wrote in @TheAtlantic because it was disgusting. You are not the victim here. Sit down.” You literally just published an essay saying Trump had it coming less than 24 hours after an assassin missed taking Trump’s life by millimeters. People are disgusted by what you wrote in @TheAtlantic because it was disgusting. You are not the victim here. Sit down. https://t.co/FfwcOd6p3q — Megan Basham (@megbasham) July 15, 2024

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A Minnesota state trooper has been criminally charged for allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash that injured five and killed a high school cheerleader just two weeks before her graduation. Around 5:45 p.m. on May 18, Trooper Shane Roper of the Minnesota State Patrol was involved in the car crash. The 32-year-old trooper reportedly T-boned the passenger side of a Ford Focus "at full throttle" at an intersection in Rochester, Minnesota. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office said Roper collided with the Focus at 83 mph in a 40 mph zone. "Trooper Roper maintained a full throttle without lights or sirens," the office stated in a press release. "Investigation revealed that Trooper Roper did not come off the full throttle until the Focus started into the intersection, approximately 1.4 seconds before impact. Trooper Roper’s vehicle violently impacted the Focus."The Ford Focus was being driven by 21-year-old Angelina Bartz, and her passengers were 19-year-old Katarina Bartz and 18-year-old Olivia Flores. The friends were on a “fun outing for Katarina’s birthday” and driving to the mall when the car accident happened, according to a GoFundMe set up for the Bartz sisters.The car crash took the life of Flores, who succumbed to her injuries a day after the accident, according to a statement by the Rochester Police Department. Angelina reportedly suffered a fractured rib, traumatic brain injury, bruised liver, lacerated kidney, sprained wrist and finger, whiplash, and extensive bruising. Katarina sustained a shattered pelvis requiring surgery, a fractured rib, traumatic brain injury, and severe bruising.A third car, a Toyota Rav4, was involved in the accident, and two passengers were allegedly injured. A ride-along passenger in Roper's cruiser was also wounded, according to police. A law firm representing Flores' family – Restovich Braun and Associates – said Roper has a "documented history of shocking, dangerous, and unlawful driving conduct while on duty."The firm claimed Roper was disciplined for four previous crashes "due to excessive speed, inattentive driving, or both."Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem said in a statement, "Trooper Roper, violating his duty in such a gross fashion, caused the death of a young lady celebrating her impending graduation from high school. Several other persons suffered serious injuries. Roper’s conduct violated the State Patrol’s Core Values. As with any other person driving recklessly and without regard to very basic rules of the road, Mr. Roper’s conduct cannot be tolerated."Trooper Roper reportedly hit speeds as high as 135 mph — 99 mph over the speed limit — without using his emergency lights and sirens during one of the four times he was speeding on May 18 before smashing into the side of the Focus.On July 9, Roper was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide in connection with her death, the Olmsted County Attorney’s office said in a statement.Flores was a cheerleader for the Owatonna High School Huskies and was set to graduate in two weeks. A separate GoFundMe set up for the Flores family said of her parents, "Instead of planning Olivia’s graduation party and celebrating her next chapter in life, Steph and Carlos are left picking up the pieces of this tragedy."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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