Donald Trump has issued a fresh statement thanking God for "preventing the unthinkable" after a lone gunman shot at the former President in Pennsylvania.
Trump, 78, also appeared to confirm he will still attend the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin next week.
The 45th President sustained minor injuries as blood streamed from his ear following the shooting.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was shot dead by the FBI as Secret Service agents "neutralised" the suspect.
Donald Trump thanks God for 'preventing the unthinkable' as he issues fresh statement after attackREUTERSIn a new statement, Trump said: "Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.
"We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness.
"Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed.
"In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win.
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Donald Trump issues fresh statement after attempt on his lifeGETTY IMAGES"I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin."
The 45th President has issued a number of statements from his Truth Social account following the incident in Butler last night.
Trump initially claimed a bullet pierced his ear, adding: "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."
The shooting resulted in an audience member being killed and another two people sustaining injuries.
Armed police attend shooting at Donald Trump rallyGETTY IMAGESTrump's 2024 rival Joe Biden also issued an update about the incident.
"I'm grateful to hear that he's safe and doing well," the 46th President said.
"I'm praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
"Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety.
Donald Trump surrounded by security following assassination attemptGETTY IMAGES/TRUMP CAMPAIGN OFFICE/HANDOUT"There's no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."
Trump is also expecting a visit from pal Nigel Farage following last night's assassination attempt.
Speaking to GB News this morning, the Clacton MP said: "I've now decided, the light of what's happened, that I will fly out to America this week. I will go and see my friend.
"I’ll listen to his acceptance speech at the [Republican] convention on Thursday, and I'll do it not just as a friend, but I'll do it because we have to stand up for democracy.
"We have to stand up for people to be able to campaign. If we don't, we're absolutely sunk."
