Trump urges Americans to 'stand united' after assassination attempt | DW News

Former US President Donald Trump has told Americans they need to "stand united," after he was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the incident that it has called an assassination attempt.
Trump was in the town of Butler, Pennsylvania, addressing a crowd at an open-air rally, when gunshots rang out. The Secret Service says the shooter opened fire from the roof of a nearby building. The suspect was less than 150 meters from the stage, on which Trump was speaking.
One spectator was killed, with two others critically injured. The suspected shooter was shot dead as well.
00:00 Trump wounded in campaign rally shooting
00:23 DW's Stefan Simons explains Trump's statement in wake of attack
04:46 German lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter highlights US political polarisation
09:42 Ralph Freund from Republicans Overseas Germany discusses shooting
13:52 DW's Juri Rescheto on the reaction from Russia
14:35 DW's James Chater on the reaction from Asia
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[@JustAnNPC69]

How did the secret service allowed that rooftop to be open?

[@deepfriedbrainforlunch]

100-150m away... thats really crazy

[@ekaner117]

Trump should be paying for his own security detail and not wasting American taxes on the secret service

[@BenWilson-pv3be]

@@ekaner117 lousy service.

[@ekaner117]

@@BenWilson-pv3be then trump the "billionaire" should be capable of paying for his own security detail instead of wasting our taxes on the secret service

[@mrtee3477]

CIA

[@basedbeatnik2028]

So a shed rooftop within 200yards of a highly controversial political candidate giving a speech wasn’t monitored, that’s wild.

[@nate6045]

What's also wild is that he missed. This is all pretty suspicious to me.

[@Nezuchan07]

This attempt was from project 2025

[@mycosys]

Kinda wild it was a repub in a shirt for a more extreme repub

[@Christoph1888]

Was only 130 yards, 120 meters. Wild. Literally any hunter could make a shot that close.

[@basedbeatnik2028]

@@Christoph1888imagine trying at that distance to hit a 3cm by 3cm target that’s attached to a moving watermelon without hitting the watermelon, what fantasy island John Wick hunters are you thinking of lol.

[@edwardneilsen2139]

I'm truly afraid as an American no matter what the reason behind this was, this action may open a floodgate.

[@kendallskeep]

The floodgate is already OPEN.

[@nuqwestr]

i thought BOTS didn't run on Sunday's.

[@Vitaminn-C]

Usa have enough population. Big country. Then why does USA govt take Risk with Feminism in Security services?

[@pawelkaras7231]

@@Vitaminn-C because that's what civilisations do: they move forward, they progress ;)

[@Vitaminn-C]

@@pawelkaras7231 Her height was much shorter than Trump. When Trump stood up, despite protective huddle, His face/neck was exposed. This is not her fault but this is biology

[@sharingtherealworld]

Sloppy secret service work.

[@olorin4317]

There are many political events that I never imagined I would see in the modern age, and it’s astounding how many of them involve one person.

[@kendallskeep]

@@olorin4317 Makes one wonder (why) this ONE person?...

[@pifflepockle]

@@kendallskeepIt’s a mystery

[@jaysusbriz5695]

The world had changed

[@monkeybusiness2204]

Trump's words are always loaded.

[@pluribus_unum]

Like other things, reportedly. Diapers. It's his diapers.

[@BenWilson-pv3be]

truth hurts?

[@AmonTheWitch]

​@@BenWilson-pv3be what truth? truth social?

[@henrytallent7819]

@@BenWilson-pv3be what truth does Trump espouse??

[@yoyyo-fs7te]

also his ears

[@ScentlessSun]

Today it’s victim blaming by these guests. No accountability for everyone saying he is an existential threat. People saying he must be stopped by any means. Most of the media says things like this, This doesn’t pour fuel on the fire also? It’s always the other person, not your side. This is a big issue. Everyone must use this moment to look in the mirror.

[@tylerschlegel2242]

This Kieswetter guy lives in a different world if he thinks gun control will stop political assainations.....

[@alexcarter8807]

Look at recent years in Japan. The guy used a gun he made himself.

[@ansonbrooks101]

I'd advise Roderich not worry about making policy for the American public.

[@classic8529]

He is making US policy in germany. Unfortunatly for him he is not even elected. Ppl like him would be the biggest losers of a trump election. However hes in every big media channel all over the world non stop. And there is no other person except of Strack-Zimmermann that is equally fanatic, speaking in the public about germany becoming involved in a war against russia. I look at him and see the craziness in his eyes...

[@Jesst7721]

No one really believes this man was able to outsmart the Secret Service. This was allowed to happen.

[@charlenebruce619]

That happens when u set it up urself

[@TheRuben_music]

Watch the interview with the former secret service agent. You are just feeling and thinking now

[@dawnlynn1229]

Fbi failed.

[@mgordon1713]

@@charlenebruce619 Who does the Secret Service work for again?

[@vykis92]

"No one"? Talk for yourself

[@mr_rocbil]

This analyst lacks integrity.

[@Northcountry1926]

nope

[@joknaepkens]

There is a huge difference between "Americans need to stand united" and "We need to stand united, as Americans". Herein lies the danger.

[@alexbond1591]

Both are same in English 😅😅😅

[@ajcossey]

American is not an ethnic identity. Those who act like americans are americans.

[@Vilatmokahang]

And Xi Jinpig giving his condolences to Trump! Man is still alive, mr xi!

[@WorldNeeds911]

Now he'll play the victim card and will love it. Oh look at me, I am like Alex Navalny, or William Wallace in Braveheart, or MLK jr! Oh god almighty, he is sickening.

[@NicolasHaufe]

Why do you do you hate him Just a question?

[@hto_ya_blyat]

*Навальный это пример для подражания? На него всем в России было плевать*

[@WorldNeeds911]

@@hto_ya_blyat I cannot interpret.

[@singularspace2782]

"Stand united"? He's done nothing but try to divide us for 8 years. What a punk.

[@NicolasHaufe]

How exactly?

[@Peac249]

Duplicate American from Sirya spotted

[@princeofexcess]

the media did more to divide the people then trump

[@stormriderkaos]

@@NicolasHaufe Lololol smart like a bot.

[@NicolasHaufe]

@@stormriderkaos yeah you are

[@georgehawes5308]

I used to think DW was a well balanced source of info. After listening to this bozo I have changed my mind.

[@lisilein2]

why?

[@boxingsense3459]

​@@lisilein2 Imagine a German lawmaker trying to pressure the US Congress against the wishes of American citizens.

[@DISCO-munication]

You can always watch Fox news 😂😂

[@donkalzone6671]

Around 5:50 , this Kiesewetter kind of blames Trump for this assassination attempt.

[@knowledge3563]

usa need to be renamed from United States of America to the States of America :)

[@WhyWorldWet]

facts

[@ivaniveljic9701]

That German MP has a really twisted logic blaming the victim. What an irresponsible politician...

[@King_Christopher]

How exactly did Trump challenge democracy?

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Sorry for what happened, but I doubt he understands what "united" really means.

[@curtisthomas2670]

Chicken came home to roost

[@hollyhock199]

Oh but it's okay for Trump to endlessly spew hate.

[@Thedrunkenswede1337]

What hate ?

[@boozolini4465]

​@@Thedrunkenswede1337what? 😂😂😂😂

[@asantyafrican5914]

Sometimes he (Trump)is very proud and Rude to journalists and odinarypeople.

[@Thedrunkenswede1337]

@@boozolini4465 read again

[@m3dicated]

he doesn't

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

🤔🧐 Anyway, Vote Blue.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Exactly

[@charlessmyth]

[3:17] The implications are that Trump will have to campaign from behind bulletproof glass screens like those he stood behind, when he incited Jan 6th.

[@pconsmartstore9228]

These guests r so narrow minded

[@Eric-nu3wh]

well DW news keeps deleting my comments which baffles me so unsub it is

[@pauleester]

Imagine Germans blaming the victim,

[@lessparks8553]

What victims?

[@Dfl87165]

Come down from your high horse. This man was born > 20 years after the end of WW 2. He’s probably more aware of his history than the average American about the dark side of his/her country.

[@stevebeschakis9775]

Saved by god? ...the same god who allowed you to be attacked in the first place?

[@deep.space.12]

4:46 DW host shocked by Roderich Kiesewetter's straightforwardness lol You may very well disagree with his assessments. But you asked the question, and he answered what he believed was the truth. No cause for multiple interruptions.

[@indikamudalige8682]

Don't be silly. Registered as repablican and donated to democrats whole world knows that now. 😂

[@mduvigneaud]

I'm a member of the Green Party in the US so I vote green and blue. I don't like Trump and I don't want him to win but we *must not* fall down to political violence. It is *unacceptable.*

[@rules4mebutnot4thee12]

Since that Katt Willams interview things have been getting crazy 🫨🙃

[@manuelvillalta6028]

Even trump himself doesn't realize how deep and sinister the swamp actually is.

[@lessparks8553]

The department of energy of America really is a different beast to politics

[@RobertoTorres-gi8vh]

DT urges Americans to be united to vote against him !!!😂😂

[@newdelphi1883]

As a Pennsylvania resident it should be stated that it is not surprising he was a registered Republican due to our state having closed primaries. I live in Philadelphia which always goes Democrat in order to participate in local politics you have to register Democrat to have any say. Butler is a red district so anyone who cares about politics is likely a registered Republican regardless of who they actually vote for.

[@ejc5105]

Bethel Park is in Allegheny county, which is democratic leaning. I live a couple miles away

[@newdelphi1883]

@@ejc5105 Butler Pa is in Butler county and voted straight red with 65% to Trump. Google exists

[@Alfadrottning86]

In terms of political capital, this is a juicy goldmine - espially during a presidential campaign in a politically divided country.

[@123tamz]

Dude, just victim blame😂

[@Never-ending_]

Dw pulled out the propagandists

[@kevinjohnson6541]

Good morning watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 I love you DW

[@dorotak1728]

I agree he brought it on himself but for once Trump behaved like a decent human and called for unity. May both Biden and Trump change their rethoric and keep their country peaceful 🤞

[@christopherscobie]

Such a woke narrative..

[@socialreport2836]

Stay united around him?

[@Jaysonschannel5326]

2 inches

[@williamlai29]

This was the same strategy used by the Taiwan president many years back just to get sympathy vote. Chen Shui-bian is his name I believe.

[@stoggyreturns]

Trump talking about God 🤮🤮🤮

[@ftakenouchi1464]

Insider job….come on ppl.

[@johnmills837]

Those are not Trump's words!

[@bache72]

Annoying reporter.

[@DEFENDERNZ]

The German guy . . Kiesewetter or whatever his name is, instantly grandstands his own views, his own policies using Trumps situation as an example of what's wrong with society. He's doing EXACTLY what mainstream media do and have done to polarize the people (even the DW guy is surprised, I think). MOST reporters are using this as a golden opportunity to hopefully unite both camps, using conciliatory tones in their interviews in the hope that this may cause a turning point between the 2 sides and things might just become more civil, with a bit more mutual respect. This guy (Kiesewetter) is not helping at all... at all.

[@MattBrain9336]

I still can't believe that the Secret Service just allowed that to happen This cannot possibly be swept under the "incompetence" excuse

[@eagleeye9277]

What happened in 2020 January 6th was shocking also.

[@John-ud3pl]

DW should be careful the kind of people they invite to speak on a crucial matters as this. The speakers are disingenuous

[@franciscouderq1100]

“Disingenuous “ a bit harsh of a word I ld say

[@franciscouderq1100]

Is that a threat? . Come on FOX I know it s you

[@charlessmyth]

[4:01]So Trump now has more a link with MLK than he had when he claimed, earlier this year, to be like MLK

[@laienke7046]

20 year old Republican with a rifle, in suburban America. What could go wrong?

[@GuyMassicotte]

That's the media spin. He wasn't a republican

[@franciscouderq1100]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@GuyMassicottesay the man full of certitudes

[@GuyMassicotte]

@@franciscouderq1100 lol

[@derJackistweg]

4:29 and this is exactly what is IRRELEVANT for a president! Political competence is. Otherwise it would "perfect" to get a NBA Pro or a Football, a wrestler and so on. Which is obviously a very bad idea.

[@user-tv9pe1em2g]

Germana and europeans blaming the victim this is crazy

[@Vilatmokahang]

Well that’s d truth! Trump polarized the USA!

[@franciscouderq1100]

“Who lives by the sword…”

[@rockbutcher]

I stopped listening at about the seven minute mark when your member of the German Parliament stated that the US had to reign in the number of small arms in personal possession. I would remind that man that another man, not unlike him put forward a similar vote in the Reichstag in, what was it 1934? I guess that Germans can change their constitution depending on which way the political wind blows.

[@joanneemerick5785]

Blaming Trump?? Stop!!!

[@TheRuben_music]

I agree. But he has not really helped himself. I am glad he is ok, but look at what he has said

[@tylerkuykendall7679]

Also why is there three clueless women protecting the president?

[@barneyklingenberg4078]

5:00 Is he serious, that statement about the upcoming president of the united states. And responsible for foreign affairs. Serious he needs to find himself something more useful to do with his life.

[@happymelon7129]

😆Because security own by the other party

[@oneshothunter9877]

Of course. You smart 😂

[@TheRuben_music]

Sorry Melon. Very wrong. Every former president has secret service.

[@linusfotograf]

Luckily?

[@danielgreen2788]

Great interviews, thank you

[@Neroxx170]

My country is a laughing stock😂

[@insurgent23]

And with this Trump secured his place at the white house

[@RedStatesPovertyWatch]

"Per state records, he's a registered Republican."

[@6TypoS9]

He now probsbly believe god is on his side, and his ego will get even bigger than your mom.

[@user-ic1uv9ug4x]

Big​ scene​ drama​ like​ a​ hollywood​ movie.​ Popular​ star​ by​ " trump.​"

[@nothingsixsixsix]

His security wasn't trying to secure him.

[@gelungglung1691]

Trumped....

[@user-ib4ut6vy2g]

USA❤Trump❤USA

[@bahacho9205]

Democracy

[@lessparks8553]

Plutocracy

[@mikepoulliott2753]

Cowardly talk. Embarrassing.

[@allyourcode]

Putin almost lost his best asset.

[@classic8529]

This doesnt get deleted?

[@construccion1]

High

[@redgoddess]

🤔

[@Chaozine]

What joke this news channel is

[@peabase]

DW isn't your safe space, that's for sure.

[@hardcore476]

We need to look at this practically and not lot of emotions control how we think

[@LiamWhiskers]

get your grammar on

[@borishenkel9703]

It reminds me 'Der Freischütz'. The almighty God prevails.

[@lessparks8553]

Ops Murphy's Law in action

[@chamamemestre]

05:52 "I don't know if it's fair, but it's true". What an amazing line. The journalist didn't know how to spin it around lol.

[@marievam]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@trickyd499]

.

[@N_I_T_Y_A]

Scary 😮

[@brucebeaver7137]

As an American DW news knows next to nothing about our country.

[@exodus888]

Sleepy joe panicking 😂

[@boison.a]

WHAT THE FBI IS CALLING?

[@LiamWhiskers]

get your grammar on

[@RodneyWolfram]

well...poop

[@alexcarter8807]

I know! Kid, you had one job...

[@faizrizahi7280]

Drama queen How? Another cunning 😂

[@777666777MICHAEL]

Talkers are total losers, they don't know what they're talking about especially the last one.

[@TheOrdener]

Wow. The second guest is all kinds of wrong. Kudos to the host for pushing back some. I’m an American and most people could care less about comparing the amount of leave we get to Europeans.

[@christopherlees1134]

Orange man bad!

[@OctPSfever]

Pathetic secret svc...chao and panic mode, what do we do, what do we do? Holy s

[@edw.y2451]

What did go wrong with extreme left?

[@edw.y2451]

@@bananasayswhat yeah they are both dangerous

[@briantaylor7307]

Biden can't read a cereal kid box, like you

[@Krantzstoner3]

What's a "cereal kid box"?

[@NoGodsUnderStars]

Is this anchor playing dumb when he asks if it's, "fair" that Trump is reaping the actions of the rhetoric he spreads? Kind of buffoonish

[@user-gu7rm3rf8c]

This guy is aggressive..

[@WorldNeeds911]

Yes, Donald Trump is extremely violent!!!

[@galejohnson8086]

Amt of days off per month is not a big issue. Europe seems to make a bigger thing out of this than here in the USA.

[@Vilatmokahang]

Coz it’s alright to you.. in the EU it’s never!

[@happymelon7129]

😂the presidency already given to DT during debate. 🤣this time is the congress