Peach Tree Times

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr stated that the violent attack on former President Trump is "unconscionable" and has "no place" in American politics. Carr made his statement in a July 13 post on X.

"What happened today is unconscionable," said General Chris Carr. "Violence has no place in the American political system. None. This attack and any like it cannot be tolerated. My prayers go to former President Trump and the others who may have been harmed."

According to CBS News, the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is ongoing following his public appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Trump, who was shot at a Pennsylvania rally, was seen with a bandaged ear but received a supportive welcome from the crowd. New details indicate that bystanders had reported the gunman on a rooftop before the attack. A local tactical team sniper, stationed for security, observed the shooter using a rangefinder just before the incident.

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CBS News also reported that the sniper was one of three tactical team members positioned inside the building where the shooter operated. The FBI is examining whether Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter, had political motives, with his phone currently being analyzed at the Quantico lab. Additionally, a federal bulletin has issued a warning about possible retaliatory actions by extremists as the November election approaches.

Carr, appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016, was re-elected in November 2022. Since taking office, he has focused on addressing issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. Additionally, Carr previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, during which Georgia was recognized as the top state for business with substantial investment and job creation.