The grieving widow of Corey Comperatore, a heroic firefighter shot dead by a sniper at a Trump rally, declined a call from President Biden in the aftermath of the tragedy. Helen Comperatore, from her Pennsylvania home, expressed her sentiments in an exclusive interview with The Post.
“I didn’t talk to Biden,” Helen stated on Monday. “I didn’t want to talk to him. My husband was a devout Republican, and he would not have wanted me to talk to him.”
Corey Comperatore, a respected volunteer firefighter and a father of two, was attending Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, with his family on Saturday when the incident occurred. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire during the rally. The gunfire resulted in injuries to two rallygoers and a bullet wound to the former president’s ear. Tragically, Corey Comperatore was killed while protecting his
Helen recounted the events of that fateful day, describing it as an anticipated “exciting day” for the family to support Trump. When the shots rang out, Corey instinctively yelled, “Get down,” and used his body to shield his family from the sniper’s bullets, sacrificing his life in the process.
Despite the enormity of the tragedy, Helen shared that former President Trump has not reached out to her family. However, she made it clear that President Biden’s call was not welcome, although she harbors no ill will towards him. “I support Trump. That’s who I’m voting for, but I don’t have ill will towards Biden,” she added. “He didn’t do anything bad to my husband. A 20-year-old despicable kid did.
The heartbreaking loss of Corey Comperatore has left a void in the community and his family. As they navigate through this difficult time, Helen’s words underscore the complexity of grief intertwined with political sentiments.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and the personal toll it takes on families and communities. Corey Comperatore’s bravery and sacrifice will be remembered as his family and friends mourn the loss of a devoted husband, father, and firefighter.
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