Mon Nov 04 01:59:23 UTC 2024: ## Trump Jests About Shooting Through “Fake News” Amid Security Concerns
**Lititz, Pennsylvania** – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump sparked controversy at a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, November 3, 2024, by joking about the possibility of being shot through “fake news.” His remarks came amidst heightened security measures following two assassination attempts against him earlier this year.
Trump, addressing supporters in the battleground state, expressed frustration over the protective glass shields surrounding him, stating that they hinder his appearance on television. He then made a light-hearted, but concerning, comment: “I have a piece of glass over here. I don’t have a piece of glass there. And I have this piece of glass here. But all we have really over here is the fake news, right? And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. I don’t mind that so much.”
Trump’s comments were met with criticism from Democrats. Ammar Moussa, Harris-Walz Director of Rapid Response, condemned the former President’s behavior, stating that he was “spending the closing days of his campaign angry and unhinged, lying about the election being stolen because he’s worried, he will lose.”
Trump’s campaign Communications Director, Steven Cheung, defended the remarks, claiming they were a reference to the media’s constant coverage and speculation surrounding the assassination attempts. “The President’s statement about protective glass placement has nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything else. It was about threats against him that were spurred on by dangerous rhetoric from Democrats,” Cheung asserted.
Trump’s latest comments come as he continues to face scrutiny for his role in the January 6th Capitol attack and his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election. The upcoming election on November 5th is expected to be closely contested, with Trump facing Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
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