Former fire chief Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family at a Trump rally, has been hailed as a hero by world leaders, including Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief and father, was tragically killed while shielding his wife and daughter from gunfire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Comperatore's heroic act has prompted an outpouring of condolences and recognition from world leaders, including Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Meloni, in a heartfelt post on X.com, described Comperatore as a "hero" who "died a hero, acting as a shield for his wife and daughter, standing between them and the bullets detonated by the attacker." She praised Comperatore's "gesture of love and extreme altruism" and expressed her deepest condolences to his family.
Trump Rally Hero: Comperatore Shielded Family from Gunfire, Honored by World Leaders
Starmer, in a phone call to former President Trump, condemned the violence and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. He wished a quick recovery for Trump, who was struck in the ear by a bullet during the assassination attempt.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also spoke with Trump, offering condolences to the Comperatore family and condemning the violence. "The Prime Minister wished the former President well and offered condolences to the shooting victims and to the family of Corey Comperatore," Trudeau's office said in a statement.
Trump Rally Hero: Comperatore Shielded Family from Gunfire, Honored by World Leaders
Comperatore, 50, was a former fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. He was shot and killed by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who opened fire from a sniper's perch about 130 yards away. Secret Service agents shot and killed Crooks within moments of his first shot, but not before he killed Comperatore and wounded two other bystanders.
World leaders have joined the United States in expressing their outrage and sorrow over the attack. The FBI has announced that it is investigating the assassination attempt on Trump as a potential act of terrorism.
Trump Rally Hero: Comperatore Shielded Family from Gunfire, Honored by World Leaders
Comperatore's heroic sacrifice has touched the hearts of people around the world. His selfless act of love and protection for his family has inspired admiration and gratitude. The world mourns the loss of this brave man, who will be remembered as a true hero.
