At a town hall in Flint, Michigan, former President Donald J. Trump mentioned receiving “very nice” calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after the incident in Florida. Trump described Biden’s call as “very nice” and appreciated it. He also mentioned receiving a call from Kamala Harris, which was also described as “very, very nice.” Trump emphasized the need to take back the country and win, which was met with a mix of boos, cheers, and applause from the audience. The former president survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July, and the latest plot unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, allegedly pointed a rifle at Trump but was apprehended by a Secret Service agent. Both Biden and Harris have condemned political violence. Trump’s schedule remains busy despite the incident in West Palm Beach, and he reiterated his plans to impose tariffs on cars made in Mexico by Chinese firms. The town hall in Flint focused on Michigan’s automotive sector and Trump’s promises to revitalize the industry. Attendees at the town hall expressed shock and concern over the second attempt on Trump’s life, emphasizing the need for disruption in the system. The audience included individuals who questioned the security breach that allowed the incident to occur and hoped for a thorough investigation.
Guests attend a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, in Flint, Mich., on Sept. 17, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images
She and her husband, who works in sales, both worry that the vote will not be clean in Michigan, costing the former president the state he won in 2016.
Carol was awed by Trump’s willingness to appear in public so soon after a second attempt on his life was thwarted, in this case, before the former president could be harmed.
“If I was him, I would be hiding under my bed after a second assassination attempt. He’s the most courageous person,” she said.
Andrew Csongradi also marveled at Trump’s willingness to appear so soon after what happened in Florida.
The Saginaw man and his son, Zack, predicted that a successful assassination of Trump would lead to civil unrest.
“Hopefully that doesn’t happen,” he added.
