The attempted assassination of former President Trump left an indelible mark on all Americans this month, including sports figures across the United States.
Several current and retired athletes called for unity in the United States, regardless of their political stance. U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau was among those in the golf world who spoke out and said there was no place for violence in the world.
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Paige Spiranac (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac echoed DeChambeau's thoughts in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“It was incredibly sad and it should never get to a point where violence takes over, and I'm hoping this will spark a conversation. [in which] “We may have differences, but we can talk to each other in an efficient manner, we can use our words, we can listen to each other and we can be respectful of each other,” he said.
“I think it's gotten to a point where it's become so hostile that we forget that we all have different upbringings and come from different backgrounds, and that there are different experiences in our lives that have shaped us, and that we can learn a lot from them. [one] Another thing is that you just have to bet, time, patience and respect. And I hope that everyone can get ahead; [it] No matter which side you're on, we can all agree that that wasn't right.
Paige Spiranac is seen presenting for Points Bet during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on March 11, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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“And my prayers and condolences go out to everyone who was there. It was a very sad situation and I really hope that we can respect each other, have calm conversations and learn from it.” [one] “Others, and maybe it's too risky to hope for it, but I really hope that's where we can move forward, because I think we can learn a lot from each other and learn from the differences that we have, and we can come together.”
Trump returned to the campaign trail days after the assassination attempt.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is rushed off the stage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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She has accepted the Republican Party's nomination for the presidential race. She will likely face Vice President Harris, who received President Biden's endorsement after he withdrew from his re-election campaign on Sunday.
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