Fist of Fury? Here is why Trump raised his fist after being shot at

Former US President Donald Trump who is also the presumptive presidential nominee from the Republican Party was seen raising his fist a few times after he was shot at in an attempted assassination bid on Saturday. After a sniper shot narrowly missed him, he raised his fist even as the rally descended into chaos and the Secret Service took away Trump to safety. On Sunday, the former president spoke to Washington Examiner and explained the reason for the raised fist. He attributed positive reasons for this gesture and called on all Americans to unite against the forces of evil which threaten the American way of life.

Defining image of Trump:

Donald Trump who was addressing a gathering in Pennsylvania was attacked by a gunman who shot at Trump. The bullet narrowly missed his rear head and grazed past his ear. The US Secret Service immediately secured Trump and led him out of the venue. While leading him out of the venue, Trump was seen with a wound to the ear and blood streaming down his face. He paused to pump his fist in the air.

Message delivered:

Trump said that he wanted to deliver a message to two key sections of the people. He said that he wanted to firstly, assure his supporters and those who had gathered at the venue that he was all right. He also wanted them to know that America shall move forward and they are strong. Secondly, he said that history would judge this event and the image that was clicked of him. He sought to portray a strong message which historians would understand when they study this image.

Gunman:

The gunman who has been identified as Thomas Crooks shot Trump with a Sniper rifle and was killed by another Sniper belonging to the US Secret Service.

FAQs:

Have there been any security lapses reported on the part of the US Secret Service?
Major lapses have been identified on the part of the US Secret Service. A House Oversight Committee is presently investigating this incident.

What was the motive of Thomas Crooks who tried to assassinate Donald Trump?
This is a matter of investigation and it is still not known. It will be critical to investigate the motive, also called Mens Rea in criminal law, to secure a conviction by a court of law.