Whether you agree or not, here’s what they had to say:

1.

“I think there is a sense of inevitability about it.

Both sides are blaming each other, and it has accomplished nothing except to divide even further.

Donald Trump wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, standing in front of an American flag backdrop at a public event

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2.

“This chaos is bleeding into our lives unbidden and unwanted.

It’s BONKERS to any reasonable human.”

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“It’s probably the most influential curveball we’ve seen in this race.

Good luck, America, you’ll need it.”

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5.

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The same sentiment still stands today.

It seemingly doesn’t matter what the truth is about the shooting in America.”

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“Attempts on the lives of people in power worldwide are as old as time.

As a non-American, what really confused me is why there are rifle clubs in schools.

Maybe they should be directing more anger and concern toward stopping school shootings.”

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AnonymousThe shooterreportedlytried out for his high school rifle club.

“I am from Germany.

We are already pretty nervous about another round with President Trump in 2025.

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So, the assassination attempt was a shock!

I’m happy he survived.

“Violence is never the answer.

No matter your opinion on Trump or Biden, never should you point a gun at someone.

“Hi, I’m from Germany.

He will exploit it and put himself on the same level as Kennedy or Reagan.”

“As a queer woman, this is scary.

The US right now seems to have a want for violence.

“The rest of the world looks on with a total lack of surprise that Trump was shot.

“Who lives like this?

Really, how are you all coping?

And finally…

15.

“Living in Central Canada, right above North Dakota, makes it awful to watch.

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