Posted on 09/25/2026 6:41:11 AM PDT by Twotone
One of the men who was wounded in the attempted assassination of President Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died.
In a statement on behalf of his family, Jim Copenhaver's lawyer confirmed the "devoted" husband, father and grandfather died on Wednesday, two years after he was "gravely wounded" during a shooting at a Trump rally. Coppenhaver died "from complications stemming from those wounds," Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said.
In a statement, his family's lawyer said, "James's dedication to this great country was a defining part of his life. As a veteran, he proudly served our nation in the armed forces, and his love of country never wavered. James was a true American patriot who believed deeply in the freedoms and ideals upon which this nation was founded, and he embodied the very best traits of our great nation."
Mr. Trump offered his condolences to Copenhaver's family in a post on Truth Social, calling him "a true American Patriot."
"After being wounded while protecting his family, Jim showed tremendous bravery, courageously continuing to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, and maintaining a positive spirit despite unimaginable hardships. His indelible legacy of love and devotion will forever endure," Mr. Trump wrote.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
Poor guy! We were led to believe all this time that the “other victim” was just fine, and here he’s been suffering for two years.
Poor guy! We were led to believe all this time that the “other victim” was just fine, and here he’s been suffering for two years.
Should be a Veteran purple heart
Should be a Veteran purple heart
Jim Copenhaver! I should have mentioned his name in the original post.
Anyway, I hope his family can sue the Secret Service for their loss and his suffering.
We still do not know who had the ear of Thomas Crooks. Who were his associates? Who was he talking with on the phone? Why is this info concealed?
Headline “injured at Trump rally shooting”
Correct headline “shot during attempted assassination of Trump”
CBS trying to make it look like Trump rally was violent
No, a crazed leftist was violent, just like a plurality of Democrats admit to being in polls
According to Google’s Gemini AI:
According to updates from his medical treatment, family statements, and legal filings, his specific injuries and lingering complications included:
• Abdominal and Internal Damage: A bullet tore through his lower abdomen, which required multiple reconstructive surgeries. This included a transection of his colon (taking out chunks of the organ) and lingering kidney damage.
• Arm Injury: Another bullet struck him in the arm, tearing directly into his triceps.
• Bullet and Shrapnel Placement: A bullet became permanently lodged next to his spine, and shrapnel remained in his pelvis because it was too dangerous to remove.
• Nerve Damage and Mobility Loss: The bullet near his spine caused significant nerve damage, resulting in numbness and a permanent loss of feeling in his left leg. He required physical therapy and had to walk with a cane.
“Copenhaver was 76 years old.”
They saved that information to the last sentence of the story when it is typically provided right after the name. Don’t want anyone feeling sorry for the senior citizen. You really can’t hate the media enough.
To the ‘Rats it’s just breaking a few conservative eggs to make their Leftist omelette. They don’t care.
Q.E.D.
I talked to a guy the other day who is convinced that Trump set the whole thing up. Said Trump had a razor to cut his ear like the pro wrestlers do. I asked him about the one guy dead at the scene and the others seriously injured and he said the shooter wasn’t a very good shot. I asked him about the shooter and he said Trump had his people kill him. This guy was serious… and he votes.
I talked to a guy the other day who is convinced that Trump set the whole thing up. Said Trump had a razor to cut his ear like the pro wrestlers do. I asked him about the one guy dead at the scene and the others seriously injured and he said the shooter wasn’t a very good shot. I asked him about the shooter and he said Trump had his people kill him. This guy was serious… and he votes.
If someone said that to me, they wouldn’t be around to vote anymore.
The biggest unanswered question about the Butler shooting was who ordered it—Joe or Jill?
“Correct headline “shot during attempted assassination of Trump””
Exactly right, and the bias was the first thing I noticed in the headline (as if that’s any different from any liberal media headline).
We don’t know - was Crooks a tranny?
Two innocent men were killed by bullets intended for Donald Trump. The Dems and their media could not care less.
Murdered by a POS DemonRAT killer and murderer.
There is an epidemic of stupidity sweeping through America.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.