Donald Trump’s campaign has raised more than $4million for the families of the three men either killed and wounded during Saturday’s assassination attempt.
As of writing, the number on the Trump-sanctioned GoFundMe was at $4,328,763 – more than four times its initial $1million goal.
All donations will be divvied up by relatives of late firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50; David Dutch, 57; and James Copenhaver, 74, as they either mourn or wait for their loved ones to recover.
The Trump team confirmed the GoFundMe’s authenticity to The Hill, as the two living victims are said to be at hospitals in stable condition.
Donald Trump’s campaign has raised more than $4million for families of the three men either killed and wounded during Saturday’s assassination attempt
All donations will be divvied up by relatives of late firefighter Corey Comperatore (pictured), or the two men wounded in the attack, as they mourn or wait for their loved ones to recover
‘President Donald Trump has authorized this account as a place for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed in today’s brutal and horrific assassination attempt,’ a description on the highly trafficked webpage reads.
‘All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover.
‘May God bless and unite our nation,’ it concludes.
More than 358 people proceeded to comment to show their support – as an astronomical 56,5000 people opened up their figurative wallets.
The top donation appeared to be from former Trump donor Steve Wynn, a billionaire former casino operator who has lobbied for the GOP frontrunner relentlessly.
That gift clocked in at an eye-watering $50,000, from a man handpicked by Trump to be finance chair of the Republican National Committee in 2017.
In the comments, onlookers expressed sorrow over the single life lost as a result of the shooting, as well as feelings of empathy for the still suffering victims and their families.
Most singled out Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who was struck by one of 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks’ bullets while rushing to protect his family.
He was hailed as ‘a brave man, a patriot, and a husband, son and father,’ and posthumously promised, ‘This country will always remember you.’
Currently recovering are David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, a former marine and retiree, respectively
Most donators singled out Comperatore, a firefighter who was struck by one of 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks’ bullets while rushing to protect his family. He is seen in this undated Buffalo Township Fire Company 27 handout photo, as many mourned the loss
All were shot by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who somehow managed to get just 130 yards from where the aspiring president was speaking in Butler. An investigation is underway
Others brought up the two remaining men, both of whom had been critically wounded, but are now said to be in stable condition.
Copenhaver, a retiree who hailed from Moon Township, Pennsylvania, was a grandfather who left behind a wife and two kids.
Dutch, meanwhile, was from New Kensington, and had been an ex Marine
‘He has had one surgery and undergoing another this morning,’ MCL District 8 vice commandant Matt Popovich wrote in a post to Facebook. ‘He is currently in an induced coma.’
The rush of donations come as the Secret Service faces mounting questions over how Crooks managed to get just 130 yards from where the aspiring president was speaking in Butler.
The Butler resident shot Trump in the ear with an AR-style rifle his father purchased legally, and was killed by Secret Service agents within seconds. An investigation is underway.