 Words of gratitude from the former First Lady after yesterday's assassination attempt on the life of her husband. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce. We're also hearing from Melania Trump for the first time saying in a statement, quote, when I watched that violent bullet strike my husband Donald, I realized my life and Barron's life were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their lives to protect my husband. ABC's Mary Bruce.