Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz has spoken out following the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life. Holtz, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump in 2020, referred to the former president as "our leader" and called on his followers to "do everything legally possible to support President Trump and his cause."
Holtz's message comes after a man named Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks, who was armed with an AR-style rifle, was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene. The FBI has identified Crooks as a resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
In his message, Holtz urged his followers to pray for Trump's recovery and for the left to "turn off the rhetoric for just a brief moment." He also criticized the left for their attempts to "keep [Trump] off the ballot, to imprison him, to invite over 9 million illegal immigrants to out vote him, and now they tried to assassinate him." Holtz concluded by saying, "It's time we got back to the values that this country holds."
Holtz's message has been met with support from many on social media, with some calling him the "voice of reason" and thanking him for speaking out against political violence. However, others have criticized Holtz for his support of Trump and his cause.
This is not the first time that Holtz has spoken out in support of Trump. In February, he hinted at his support for the former president, saying, "We need to coach America back to greatness!" Holtz also spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
The attempt on Trump's life has sparked a national conversation about political violence and the role of the left in inciting it. Many have pointed to the inflammatory language used by some political leaders and members of the media to denounce Trump as a contributing factor in the recent attack.
As the investigation into the attempted assassination continues, many are calling for a return to civility in political discourse. Holtz's message serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting our leaders and standing up for the values that make America great.
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