Jul 14, 2024, 10:14 PM
Jul 14, 2024, 12:00 AM

Trump rally shooting victims fundraiser exceeds $600k with support from Kid Rock and Vivek Ramaswamy

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Highlights
  • Musician Kid Rock donates $50,000 to GoFundMe for shooting victims at Trump rally.
  • Fundraiser by Trump campaign raises over $530,000 for victims of the shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania.
  • Total donations for the victims from the rally have surpassed $600,000 with support from various donors.
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On July 14, musician Kid Rock made a generous donation of $50,000 to a GoFundMe account created for the victims of a shooting incident that occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania where former President Donald Trump was present. The fundraiser, organized by Trump's presidential campaign, has raised over $1.7 million to support the victims of the tragic event. The shooting, which was an assassination attempt on Trump, resulted in one fatality and two critically injured individuals. The Secret Service confirmed the death of the shooter and one rally attendee, with two others sustaining injuries. The fundraiser, spearheaded by Meredith O’Rourke, the national finance director and senior adviser to the Trump campaign, has garnered support from notable figures like UFC CEO Dana White and musician Kid Rock, both contributing $50,000. Vivek Ramaswamy, a former 2024 presidential candidate who endorsed Trump, also donated $30,000 to the cause. The fundraiser has received contributions from various individuals, including Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick and his wife, as well as Happy Dad President John Shahidi, among others. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was swiftly neutralized by security after opening fire at the rally. Despite the harrowing incident, Trump confirmed his participation in the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, expressing gratitude for the support and acknowledging the role of divine intervention in averting a greater tragedy. The GoFundMe page, authorized by Trump, aims to provide financial assistance to the victims and their families as they navigate the aftermath of the violent attack. The outpouring of donations has surpassed $2.1 million as of Sunday morning, reflecting a collective effort to stand in solidarity with those affected by the senseless act of violence.

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