Supporters of President Donald Trump attending a rally in Tucson on September 12 may have been the victims of a clandestine attack, with 20 individuals reporting severe burns, blurred vision, and swelling. Experts now believe the attack was caused by a high-powered infrared laser, though chemical exposure has not been completely ruled out.
The attack took place on stage where Trump supporters, part of a “Latinos for Trump” group, were seated immediately next to the president. Symptoms appeared approximately 30 minutes after the rally, with many victims describing symptoms similar to severe sunburn or exposure to harmful chemicals. Pastor Eli Moreno and his wife, Francesca, were among the first to experience severe reactions, with Francesca’s vision still impaired five days later.
Retired military experts and physicians, experienced in chemical and directed-energy warfare, suggest that the burns and eye damage point toward an infrared laser attack. Such lasers, invisible to the human eye, can cause significant harm and are commercially available.
The attack appears to have been targeted at individuals close to President Trump, prompting concerns that this may have been a warning to his supporters. Experts are worried that future attacks could target Trump directly. With no definitive diagnosis yet, law enforcement is working to determine the exact cause of the attack, as well as how to prevent future occurrences.
This incident follows two recent assassination attempts on Trump’s life, raising serious concerns about his safety as the 2024 election approaches.
