Melania Trump broke her silence on the assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump, with a statement expressing gratitude to the Secret Service and calling for Americans to unite. She said watching her husband get shot made her realize her and their son Barron's lives were at risk of "devastating change". Melania called the shooter a "monster". She said the attack was an attempt to "ring out Donald's passion - his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration." Melania thanked those who have supported her family across political lines and offered her "sincerest sympathy" to the families of the victims.