**Trump’s Campaign Defends Remarks About "Shooting Through the Fake News"**

At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, former President Trump made headlines with a contentious comment regarding shooting "through the fake news." The incident occurred on Sunday when Trump pointed out the glass barriers surrounding him, making a connection to the media presence and security threats against him.

"When speaking about these barriers, Trump said, 'And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don't mind that so much.... I don't mind.' This statement led to significant scrutiny and debate over its implications.

Following the fallout, Trump's campaign clarified his remarks, emphasizing that the comment was in reference to assassination attempts against the former president. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung stated that the comment was about threats from "dangerous rhetoric from Democrats" and not about harming media personnel. "The President's statement about protective glass placement has nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything else," Cheung explained.

Cheung further asserted that Trump was actually concerned about the safety of the media, suggesting they too should have protective shields. "He was actually looking out for their welfare, far more than his own!" Cheung insisted.

Meanwhile, Vice President Harris's team highlighted the contrast between the two political figures' messages at that time. Harris's spokesperson, James Singer, noted that she was discussing "faith in church and doing good for our neighbors."

This incident comes on the heels of other controversial comments made by Trump about former Rep. Liz Cheney. In a discussion with Tucker Carlson, Trump controversially suggested putting Cheney in a scenario facing multiple guns, referencing her stances as a "radical war hawk."

The Hill has since reached out to Vice President Harris’s campaign for additional comments on the matter.