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From Fox News: The two victims who were injured in the July assassination attempt against President-elect Trump will be attending the 47th president’s inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, were critically wounded when gunman Thomas Crooks, 20, fired at then-presidential candidate Trump as he was speaking at a podium during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.
“James and David are very appreciative of President Trump and his team for inviting them to attend the Inauguration weekend,” Dutch and Copenhaver said in a statement through their attorney, Joseph Feldman. “They are honored to take part in the festivities alongside the incoming administration and other guests. President Trump has treated both of our clients as though they are family.”
A third victim, Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department who was also sitting in the stands behind Trump, died after he was shot during the assassination attempt against Trump.
Trump paid tribute to Comperatore during the Republican National Convention, just days after the shooting.
Below is a clip from an interview with the two men in October.
David Dutch & Jim Copenhaver both speak out after being shot at Butler rally. pic.twitter.com/kPJEEU6XV6
— Aaron Butler (@WornOutInUSA) October 16, 2024
Trump assassination attempt victims ‘honored’ to attend 47th president’s inauguration https://t.co/y0So1IHemW
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 10, 2025
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