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Trump cites shoes for escaping mob.

Trump told the New York Post why he wanted Secret Service to fetch his shoes at Saturday's rally as shots rang out.

Published July 15, 2024 at 1:30pm by Julia Gomez

Trump assassination attempt: Former president recounts "surreal" moment his shoes were knocked off by Secret Service agents

"Let me get my shoes... They did a fantastic job. It's surreal for all of us." - Donald Trump

Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire with an AR-15 style rifle from a rooftop 400 ft. away.
Firefighter Corey Comperatore, an avid Trump supporter, was killed, leaving behind two daughters.
Two other PA residents, David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, are in critical condition.
Trump suffered a grazing wound to his right ear; agents shielded and escorted him, causing him to lose his shoes.
Biden responded: "[Violence] can't be normalized."