After the assassination against the former American president, Melanie Trump reacts for the first time: Softening Crushing Rhetories

I'm thinking about you now, my fellow Americans. We've always been a unique reunion. America, the structure of our soft nation is damaged, but our common courage and mind must rise and unite us as one,” she wrote.

When I saw that violent bullet hit my husband, Donald, I realized that my life and Barron's life were on the verge of a devastating change,” she wrote in a statement Sunday. I'm grateful for the courageous Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their lives to protect my husband. ”

Trump expressed condolences to the families of those who were killed and injured in the shooting and called the aggressor “a monster,” while speaking lovingly of her husband.

A monster who recognized my husband tried to destroy Donald's passion, his laughter, his wisdom, love of music and inspiration,” she wrote. The vital aspects of my husband's life were buried under the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man I've been with in the best and worst of times. ”

Trump called for the country to ease divisive rhetoric and promote unity, and urged voters to take into account the personal and loved ones of politicians in the future.

This morning, rise to hate, rhetoric of division, and simple ideas that promote violence --” wrote Trump.