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BREAKING: Trump Shot at PA Rally
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BREAKING: Trump Shot at PA Rally
The bloodied president pumped his fist in the air as security personnel removed him from the stage.
(Twitter)
This is a developing story.
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA — The former President Donald Trump was shot and injured at a Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Chaotic scenes at President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after gun shots rang out in the area.Secret Service rushed in to protect Trump. It is unclear yet whether Trump was harmed. pic.twitter.com/MN64L42YCW— The American Conservative (@amconmag) July 13, 2024
Trump, face bloodied by an apparent nick to the ear, was immediately rushed by Secret Service officers and taken from the stage. He pumped his fist to the audience as he was removed.
?BREAKING: ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AGAINST FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP AT BUTLER, PA RALLY pic.twitter.com/ErTqkRKygc— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 13, 2024
Law enforcement moved swiftly to place crime-scene tape, and attendees were pushed toward the exits whence they came, where paraphernalia vendors continued to hawk Trump-themed wares.
A helicopter, possibly medical, landed on the field behind the venue minutes after the shooting and left shortly afterward. Two individuals were seen being loaded into an ambulance.
The Trump campaign released a statement thanking law enforcement and saying that the former president was “fine.”
NEW: #Trump campaign statement: “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”— Brooke Singman (@BrookeSingman) July 13, 2024
Rally attendees report seeing two assailants, one shooting from the treeline at the rally site, another rushing the stage with a handgun. Some eyewitnesses allege that the former was immediately taken out by a rooftop law-enforcement sniper. The latter was handled by on-the-ground police enforcement.
Police dragging out the shooter President Donald trump ?pic.twitter.com/1otnLvquGa— Bunny (@Bunny_O9) July 13, 2024
Supporters wept freely, and many formed prayer circles to request the aid of the Almighty on behalf of the former president.
On social media, users reacted with astonishment and dismay, with many voicing their support for Trump.
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
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