 He also went on to extend condolences to the family of the retired firefighter attending the rally that was killed while shielding his family from the gunfire. Former First Lady Melania Trump said she thought her life was on the brink of devastating change when she watched the bullet hit her husband yesterday. She thanked the Secret Service, law enforcement and those sending their thoughts and prayers. Melania called for all Americans to rise above political divisions and instead embrace love, compassion, kindness and empathy.