Over the weekend, groups of Donald Trump supporters gathered outside Trump Tower in NYC to demonstrate their backing for the former president, following the recent assassination attempt on him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. During the event in Butler, shots were fired, and Trump sustained a gunshot wound to his right upper body. The suspected shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service, and a rally attendee lost his life. Fortunately, Trump is doing well after being released from medical care.
Since the incident, many Trump backers have expressed their encouragement through social media posts and physical presence at Trump Tower. On Sunday, photos captured by the Associated Press illustrated Trump fans donning MAGA attire gathered outside the iconic building to show their solidarity. This display of support continued from the previous night, with supporters standing vigil outside Trump Tower.
Heightened security measures, including increased NYPD presence, were put in place across NYC in response to the incident, with Mayor Eric Adams condemning the violence and reinforcing police presence in key locations. While Trump fans showed up at various locations nationwide, including Florida, to extend their support visibly with patriotic gear.