Former US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to “remain resilient in our faith” following an assassination attempt yesterday. 

Mr Trump said “God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening” at the rally in Pennsylvania yesterday. 

He said Americans must “fear not” after 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at Mr Trump, clipping his right ear. 

“Instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness,” he wrote on his platform Truth Social. 

“We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed.” 

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally following an assassination attempt. Image: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Mr Trump said it is “more important than ever that we stand united”. 

“Show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win,” he said. 

“I truly love our country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our great nation this week from Wisconsin.” 

It is his second post since he was shot and injured at the campaign rally yesterday. 

Trump assassination attempt

One person was killed and at least two were injured in the attempted assassination of the former US president. 

While speaking to supporters, shots rang out and Mr Trump ducked down with his ear covered in blood and was quickly removed from the stage by security. 

He was taken to hospital and quickly discharged. 

Mr Crooks was shot down by sniper police shortly after shooting from a white roof about 100 metres from the stage. 

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally following an assassination attempt. Image: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

The FBI has said the motives of Mr Crooks remain unclear as investigations are ongoing. 

US President Joe Biden – and currently Mr Trump’s presumed opponent in the 2024 election – said “everybody must condemn” the shooting.  

“The bottom line is that the Trump rally is a rally that should have been able to be conducted peacefully, without any problem,” he said. 

Taoiseach Simon Harris said in a statement online that it is a “relief” the former US president is safe.