Men shot during Trump assassination attempt invited to inauguration

 January 12, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump often isn't given enough credit for the acts of kindness he performs behind the scenes.

According to Breitbart, two of the men who took bullets during the first assassination attempt on President Trump's life will be in attendance at his inauguration next week, thanks to an invite from the president himself. 

Joseph Feldman, 57-year-old David Dutch and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, in a statement through their attorney, confirmed that they will attend Trump's inauguration.

The two shooting victims said they were "honored" to be invited to the special event that will see Trump take the White House for a second time.

Attorneys release statement

The two men were elated at the invite to the event, and Trump was obviously happy to extend the invite, as the men all share a scary, rare bond after what happened on the day they were shot.

"James and David are very appreciative of President Trump and his team for inviting them to attend the Inauguration weekend," Dutch and Copenhaver said in a statement through their attorney, Joseph Feldman.

"They are honored to take part in the festivities alongside the incoming administration and other guests. President Trump has treated both of our clients as though they are family."

Trump's communication with the men and their families was also praised by Feldman, who was speaking for the two men.

The attorney wrote that Trump "and his team have been nothing short of spectacular in maintaining an open line of communication with the families and have expressed great interest in James and David’s long road to recovery."

The two men also had a chance to shake Trump's hand after the president-elect won the election in November.

One won't be joining

The attorney and the men also paid tribute to a third person who was shot and unfortunately didn't make it.

His name was Corey Comperatore, a father of two and a former fire chief.

"Our clients would like to remember that while they and President Trump will have the great honor of being together at the Inauguration, there is one individual who will not be joining them, and they wish to once again send their prayers and condolences to the Comperatore family."

Hopefully, the men will enjoy the day as the president enters the White House and begins the task of saving America.

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