Family of victim injured during Trump assassination attempt issues statement

The family of James Copenhaver, one of two victims injured during an assassination attempt on former President Trump over the weekend, has issued a statement to the press.

“The Copenhaver family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support for James ‘Jim’ as he recovers from the injuries that he tragically sustained during President Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024,” the statement read. “Jim would like to especially thank the first responders, medics, and hospital staff who have provided him with initial and continuing care.”

The messaged continued: “Additionally, Jim would like to express his thoughts and prayers for the other victims, their families, and President Trump. He prays for a safe and speedy recovery for them all. At this time, the Copenhaver family would kindly request that friends, the public, and the media respect the family’s privacy and allow for Jim to recover from the life-altering injuries that he sustained on July 13, 2024.”

The family said it would not be making any additional statements, directing further inquiries to the Law Offices of Max C. Feldman and with the legal representative’s approval to Dan Laurent with Allegheny Health Network.

The family said James Copenhaver remains in critical but stable condition as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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