A GoFundMe authorized by former President Donald Trump for victims of an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has raised over $1.6 million. The former president was injured but plans to attend the upcoming Republican convention.
Key Points
Former President Trump authorized the GoFundMe account
Former President Trump was injured in the assassination attempt
The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks
Pros
Rapidly raised over $1.6 million for the victims of the assassination attempt
Cons
Tragic event with one fatality and two others critically injured