Virginia Democratic candidate’s sister-in-law backtracks on Trump assassination attempt tweet

Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman’s (VA-07) sister-in-law Rachel said she has taken down her tweet mocking the latest assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Rachel said her tweet “was flippant, and political violence is a serious issue.”“Whether it’s aimed at a former president, the media, immigrants, or political ‘enemies,’ and every incident should be addressed appropriately if we want to change the tenor of our political discourse,” tweeted Rachel on Monday..Rachel responded to the Trump assassination attempt by saying no ears were harmed. “Carry on with your Sunday afternoon,” she said..Since Rachel’s husband was involved in the first Trump impeachment inquiry, she said she has sat awake many nights wondering who might be outside. She added she knows the instant fear of receiving an unknown package or letter. Her child has asked her if they were safe and if a person was going to hurt their family. “With social media, it’s easy to say the wrong thing and then walk away, but if words matter for some, they should matter for all,” she said.“I don’t always get it right the first time.”While Rachel had dismissed the assassination attempt, Eugene said he was “deeply disturbed by yet another attempt of political violence in our nation.” “I am grateful that no one is hurt, and thankful for the law enforcement agents who acted bravely and swiftly in the line of duty,” said Eugene. .Fast action by a Secret Service agent likely saved Trump’s life on Sunday. READ MORE: LATEST UPDATE: Man in custody in suspected assassination attempt on Donald TrumpHe was playing the fifth hole of the Trump International Golf Course, with a Secret Service detail in a golf cart one hole ahead of him. An agent in the detail saw a man crouched in the bushes along the fairway. Spotting the muzzle of a rifle, the agent opened fire on the man, who fled the scene.