Nigel Farage has put the blame on a specific group of people for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Here’s the full story.
Farage Points Blame
Nigel Farage has admitted he is “not shocked” by the assassination attempt on Donald Trump while pointing the blame at one particular group.
Shooting at Trump Rally
Farage’s statement came shortly after an incident at a Trump rally where the former president was shot at multiple times.
Trump Survives Shooting
Trump survived the shooting with the bullet narrowly avoiding the former president’s head, piercing part of his ear.
Farage Flies Across the Pond
In response to his friend’s near-death experience, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has flown straight to the US to speak to Trump.
Farage Blames Specific Group
In an interview after the incident, Farage insisted that one group in particular were to blame for the assassination attempt on Trump.
Liberals Inciting Violence
Farage insisted that liberals should be blamed for the shooting, claiming that their rhetoric is divisive and aggressive towards Trump, inciting the violence.
Liberal Narrative to Blame
“The narrative that is put out there about Trump by these liberals that oppose him is so nasty, so unpleasant, and I think it almost encourages this type of behavior,” Farage told the BBC.
Trump “Only Just” Got Away
“I’m obviously pleased that my friend Donald has got away with it, only just, but he’s got away with it,” Farage said.
Farage “Not Shocked”
“But one person is dead, two more are fighting for their lives in hospital so it’s an absolutely horrendous incident and yet somehow I’m not shocked by it,” Farage continued.
Farage’s Explanation
Farage also wrote a column in the Telegraph explaining his decision to cancel his plans to fly to America and meet Trump in person.
Farage’s Message to the Left
In the column, Farage urged the left to think carefully about their rhetoric leading up to the US presidential elections in the Autumn.
Trump’s “Miracle”
“He’s had a narrow miss. It’s a miracle. I implore the Left to think very carefully about how they seek to play politics,” Farage wrote.
Farage’s Struggles
The words deployed by the Left are, I believe, encouraging people,” Farage wrote before bringing up his own struggles during the general election.
Objects Thrown at Farage
During Farage’s election campaign, people threw a number of objects at the Reform UK leader, including rocks and a milkshake.
Comparing Farage to Trump
“Rocks were thrown at me during the election campaign, and last night Donald Trump was shot. The favourite to be the next president mere millimetres away from death,” he said.
Trump in a “Bullseye”
Farage pointed out one piece of rhetoric from President Joe Biden, who allegedly suggested that Trump should be “put in a bullseye.”
Politicians React
Other politicians reacted to the incident, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Starmer Condemns Shooting
Sir Starmer insisted that there is “no place” for this kind of violence in politics, condemning the incident.
Starmer “Appalled” by Shooting
Sir Starmer said he was “appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally and we send him and his family our best wishes.”
Farage’s Special Friendship
Farage’s response to the shooting shows his special friendship with the former president and the UK’s special relationship with the US.
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