Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump, despite facing what the FBI described as a thwarted assassination attempt, is continuing his full-throttle campaign schedule. Apparently undeterred by bullets flying at his golf course in Florida, Trump is shown to have a resilience that many politicians only pretend to possess. While some might curl up in the fetal position at the mere hint of danger, Trump seems more like the cartoon character who brushes off the anvil that just fell on his head.
The man of the hour has a busy week ahead as he heads to various battleground states. On Tuesday, he’ll be in Flint, Michigan, hosting a town hall event alongside former press secretary and current Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. It’s almost poetic: Trump taking his campaign to a city known for its water problems while delivering the fluid political rhetoric for which he’s famous. The next day, he’s off to New York, where he’ll rally Republican support at Nassau Coliseum. Just three days after someone took a shot at him, he seems indifferent to any notion of fear.
Former President Donald Trump will not be canceling any scheduled events despite being the target of a second assassination attempt that was thwarted at his golf course in Florida on Sunday.
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In a demonstration of the kind of work ethic that campaigns should take note of, Trump plans to make a stop in Washington, D.C., for a pro-Israel group’s event. Meanwhile, his weekend will be capped off with what promises to be another raucous rally in Wilmington, North Carolina. The message is clear: bullets may dance around him, but Trump plans to dance around the country, shaking hands and rallying supporters.
Senator J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate, is equally busy campaigning and showing up in key states. He’s already preparing for multiple stops in Wisconsin and North Carolina, proving that the GOP isn’t just holding its breath waiting for Election Day. Vance’s agenda includes a shout-out to former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which surely will be a sweet treat for his supporters.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris attempts to revamp the Democratic side of the equation, as she gears up for a limited campaign tour. She’ll join media mogul Oprah Winfrey for a virtual event in Michigan and then backtrack to Madison, Wisconsin. While Harris proclaims safety and security for Biden’s administration, the contrast with Trump’s unflinching resolve couldn’t be more blatant. The Vice President’s tour has a vibe more akin to “campaigning in your pajamas” than the full-contact sport that Donald Trump plays.
Let’s not forget that previous attempts on Trump’s life didn’t phase him either. After being shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, he still made his way to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention just two days later. The man doesn’t just shake off attempted assassinations; he treats them like minor inconveniences. This time, as the reports of the AK-47 and other questionable paraphernalia hit the headlines, the general public can count on Trump’s determination not to power down when the going gets tough. In Trump’s world, even a would-be assassin cannot take away his love for the game – golf included.
