(AURN News) — Former President Donald Trump is urging national unity and maintaining his plans for the Republican National Convention, which starts Monday, following the assassination attempt near Pittsburgh over the weekend. The incident, which occurred Saturday, involved 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Details behind the motive for the attack remain unknown as the FBI continues its investigation.

In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed gratitude for public support and attributed his safety to divine intervention. "Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," he wrote. The former president also acknowledged other victims of the incident, including those wounded and one fatality. He called for resilience and unity in the face of what he termed "Wickedness."

Despite initial considerations to delay his trip, Trump announced Sunday he would proceed with his scheduled appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "I cannot allow a “shooter,” or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else. Therefore, I will be leaving for Milwaukee, as scheduled," he stated.

The FBI is actively seeking information from the public, encouraging the submission of any relevant photos or videos to assist in the ongoing investigation.

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