Fire of hatred against political opponents flaring up in US: Russian spox

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded to an attack on former US President Donald Trump, saying that the fire of hatred in the United States towards political opponents is intensifying day by day.

According to the Russian News Agency TASS, the spokesperson referred to examples of assassinations of presidents and presidential candidates in the history of the United States, writing on her Telegram channel: Exactly two months ago, I realized that the United States is actively promoting hatred among political opponents and encourages and supports this hatred, and previous instances of assassinations and attempts on the lives of presidents and candidates confirms this.

The shooting of former US president took place on Saturday evening (July 13, 2024) local time during his campaign speech to supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump’s injury just before the presidential election in this country, quickly became a headline in US media and elicited a response from officials.

According to US media reports, someone shot him and a bullet hit him on his right ear. The Republican presidential candidate was safely escorted off the stage with blood on his ear and cheek.

The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the attacker in the assassination attempt. The 20-year-old was a registered Republican, according to voter records.

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