Spectator and suspect, named as Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed in shooting at Pennsylvania rally; Mike Johnson likens Trump to Abraham LincolnTrump rally shooting investigated as attempt on his lifeShooter named as Thomas Matthew CrooksWhat we know so farBefore Saturday’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life, there have been multiple assassinations of US presidents.Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated, shot by John Wilkes Booth on 14 April 1865, as he and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, attended a special performance of the comedy Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, the AP writes. Continue reading…
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Author : Maya Yang (now); Yohannes Lowe and Fran Lawther (earlier)
Publish date : 2024-07-14 14:18:34
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