‘Heinous act’- Melania Trump speaks out on attempted assassination of her husband

Donald Trump’s wife Melania has posted a statement on X responding to the shooting at the former president’s rally in Pennsylvania.

“When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realised my life, and Barron’s life were on the brink of devastating change,” she said in her statement.

“I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband.

“To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy.”