Eric Trump is angry about failures that led to attempt on his father’s life.
Former President Donald Trump’s second son, Eric Trump, recently sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell to discuss his father’s recovery after an assassination attempt, future security measures, and the upcoming campaign.
Eric Trump shared that his father, after being officially nominated for a third time as the Republican presidential candidate, was dealing with what he described as “the greatest earache in the history of earaches.” This discomfort was a result of a bullet fired by a would-be assassin grazing Trump’s ear while he was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Reflecting on the incident, Eric Trump expressed gratitude that the outcome was not more severe. He mentioned a now-famous New York Times image capturing the moment when the bullet passed through his father’s ear, emphasizing how close the situation came to tragedy and the potential implications for the nation.
Despite the physical discomfort caused by the incident, Eric Trump reassured that his father’s hearing remains unaffected, and his spirits are high.
When asked about recent reports revealing an Iranian plot against his father, Eric Trump seemed unsurprised. Citing previous hostilities and acts of violence from Iran, he highlighted the deaths of Qassem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as possible motivations for the attack.
Although Eric Trump did not elaborate on specific security changes following the assassination attempt, he commended the Secret Service agents responsible for protecting his father during the rally. However, he emphasized the need for accountability regarding the lapses that allowed the shooting to occur.
Eric Trump asserted that the individuals responsible for the security of high-profile figures, including former presidents, must be held to the highest standards to prevent such incidents in the future.
Expressing frustration over the timeline of events leading up to the shooting, Eric Trump criticized the delay in identifying the shooter and intervening before any harm was done. He attributed this delay to both oversight and potential negligence, urging a thorough investigation into the matter.
Drawing from his personal experience in shooting sports, Eric Trump emphasized the precision necessary for a successful shot at the distance from which the gunman fired. He noted that with competent security measures in place, such an attack could have been thwarted before endangering his father’s life.
Switching gears to the political arena, Eric Trump revealed his excitement at his father’s choice for vice president, Senator JD Vance of Ohio. Anticipating a lively debate between Vance and Vice President Kamala Harris, Eric Trump expressed confidence in Vance’s readiness and determination to engage in the upcoming vice presidential debate.
Looking ahead, Eric Trump conveyed optimism about his father’s candidacy and the challenges that lie ahead. Despite the recent scare, he remains unwavering in his support for the former president’s political aspirations.
As the Trump family navigates the aftermath of the assassination attempt and prepares for the upcoming campaign, Eric Trump continues to stand by his father’s side, espousing a message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
