Trump blames assassination attempt on Dems calling him 'threat to democracy'

Donald Trump hosted a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday — the first since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid earlier this week.

Just over two weeks after the unsuccessful assassination attempt against the MAGA hopeful, Politico reports Trump told the fired up crowd although he's not sure why the attempt on his life happened, he believes Democrats' warning that he's a "threat to democracy" could be the culprit.

Per Politico, Trump said: "Such a distressed sick world but you know what could be caused when they call you a threat to democracy. You never know what causes it. I’m a threat to them. They’re a threat to democracy. They’re a threat. They’re a threat to our country period."

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In a different tone, following the shooting at the MAGA leader's Butler, Pennsylvania rally on July 13, Trump took to social media to write: "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win."

NBC News reported, “Still, in the immediate aftermath, numerous Trump allies theorized a sinister motive inspired by the rhetoric of Trump’s critics — including President Joe Biden, who firmly condemned the shooting in remarks Saturday night."

The FBI has yet to reveal the shooter's motive.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle issued her resignation on Tuesday after a congressional hearing in which she faced scrutiny from lawmakers over the agency's failure to fully protect the ex-president.

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CNN reported, "'In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that, I have made the difficult decision to step down as your Director,' Cheatle wrote. She acknowledged that on July 13, the day of the shooting, the agency 'fell short' of its mission 'to protect our nation’s leaders.'"