'She was so brave...': Trump defends US female Secret Service Agent who 'shielded' him

Former US President Donald Trump lauded the courage of a female Secret Service agent who shielded him during a recent assassination attempt, dismissing critics who questioned her effectiveness due to her stature. Speaking at a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Trump, praised the agent's bravery during the harrowing assassination attempt on July 13. "Great bravery was displayed... Every one of them. There wasn't one that was slow," Trump emphasized to the crowd. "To my right, there was a woman shielding me. A beautiful person, she was shielding me with everything she could." He continued, addressing the backlash she faced, "She was criticized by the fake news because she wasn’t tall enough. She was criticized and she was so brave. She wanted to take a bullet."

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[okpeomojefe]

Wow, what a man. He even takes time to highlight the bravery of someone from among the crowd.

[craigdouglasmartens]

To the lady Secret Service Agent that bravely put her lif on the line with everything she had, God Bless You! You're a giant in my eyes. Bravo, may God protect you🙏🏻🌹

[jamesmoore]

The agent with her hair in a bun and the rest of the male agents need to be commended for their bravery.

[Onaona-yx]

Bravery standing up for President Donald J Trump 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[vickiecampbell]

I saw the man and I think he was in shock. He was so worried about Trump. I hope he gets to meet Trump. You could tell he really was concerned.

[ohwhataday]

Trump didn’t deserve to be treated that way, especially the 35 minute delay they probably did on purpose. He let them know it with his same tone of voice. However, those women demonstrated they have no class. They have such a wicked tone in their voice. Very unprofessional to Trump who accepted their invitation while Kamala had schedule issues, (yeah right Kamala). Bottomline, Kamala is afraid to be on the same stage as Trump because she won’t know what to say.

[scarletfrances]

More Prayers for You President Trump 🙏🙏❤️❤️⛪️⛪️🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👏👌

[gerishcolesc]

Amazing, POTUS D.J. TRUMP's took the time thankfing the secret service, the sharp shooter w/ remarks per order and such incredible courageous people (we saw that many times) with truth and gratitude, Amen!

[Onaona-yx]

TRUE BRAVERY...STRONG AND STRENGTH SHE COVERED TRUMP

[LonnieP]

YOUR PROCESSING WELL SIR!!! GOD BE WITH YOU, 💞🙏

[dianeleone]

A Rock$tar comes in all shapes and sizes. Incredible. President Trump praises bravery. All the Glory to Almighty God🙏

[candy]

Slow to shield. However, that SS woman did keep his heart ❤ covered & should not be treated meanly That's true. 🤗
(She isn't the problem)

[AngelaDibble-qcot]

That kid on their phone all the time is clearly enthralled with Trumps every word!

[SherryPlatt]

Jesus Christ. Angels were around everyone. Lord knows all.

[Keeponkeepingon]

You have incorrect female SSA pictured on this please correct to blonde female in bun

[MichaelBryan-iiqq]

You know Mr president I had a girlfriend that like this and now she is a sheriff of Tulsa Oklahoma and she is so gut, s type of woman that she is today and just think wow it's just so all some and yes I miss her a lot.

[Jilly-Kerry-Mullens]

she was standing three feet back from you, not just short and scared. FBI hit and cover up

[juliehake]

THEY AIM FOR THE HEAD…SHE WAS A HEAD SHORT!!!! NEED TALLER