Donald Trump's children have spoken out following the disturbing assassination attempt on their father.
Donald Trump, 78, has returned to his home in New Jersey after being injured following an attempt on his life during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania.
As Trump was speaking at the podium, he took cover and was swiftly protected as loud bangs rang out. Trump has since taken to Truth Social to state that his upper-right ear was injured in the alarming incident.
It has been reported by the New York Post that the FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Sources have claimed that Crooks positioned himself on the rooftop of a manufacturing plant just over 130 yards away Trump's stage.
Crooks was killed by Secret Service snipers and an AR-style rifle was later recovered by his body, reports say.
Despite Trump surviving the attack, sadly, one male rally-goer was killed and a further two men were injured in the attack.
In response to the concerning attempt on the former POTUS' life, two of Trump's oldest children have taken to social media to issue statements.
Ivanka Trump, 42, took to X and Instagram to share the following message: "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 tody. I continue to pray for our country.
"I love you Dad, today and always."
Additionally, Trump's youngest daughter, 30-year-old Tiffany Ariana Trump, took to X to say: "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."
Additionally, over on X Donald Trump Jr, 46, pinned an image of his dad being escorted away from the rally his fist defiantly raised in the air and blood streaked across his face.
Alongside the photo, Trump Jr writes: "He'll never stop fighting to Save America".
And 40-year-old Eric Trump took a similar approach, writing in two separate tweets: "This is the fighter America needs!
"Never Surrender!!"
The FBI has since released a statement confirming that the situation remains an "active and ongoing investigation".
Our thoughts go out to everybody impacted by this tragedy.
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