Trump’s children decry ‘political violence’ after former president shot at Pennsylvania rally

Donald Trump’s children have come forward decrying political violence after their father was struck in the ear by a bullet during a rally speech in Pennsylvania, calling him a “fighter.”

“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania,” Ivanka Trump posted on X a few hours after the incident. “I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country.”

She added: “I love you Dad, today and always.”

The former president began his Saturday evening rally like any other — but it was interrupted just minutes in by bullets whizzing through the air. Trump dropped behind a podium andSecret Service agents rushed to the stage. Moments later, agents hoisted up Trump — who pumped his fist in the air as blood dripped down his right ear — and rushed him off the stage.

Both Ivanka and Tiffany Trump expressed gratitude for the support their family has received in lengthy posts.

“The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive,” Tiffany Trump posted on X. “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.”

Eric and Donald Jr. took a different tone in shorter, more politically focused posts.

“THE FIGHTER AMERICA NEEDS!” Eric Trump wrote on Truth Social, alongside a photo of the former president, with a blood-smeared face, pumping his fist in the air while surrounded by his Secret