Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. While Trump was shot in the ear, his presidential campaign team said he is now “fine” after being quickly shielded by brave Secret Service agents.
Richard Goldinger, the Butler County District Attorney, shared that at least one attendee was reportedly killed in the shooting, and multiple outlets report the gunman was also shot and killed by law enforcement.
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As gunshots rang out, Trump cringed and grabbed his right ear where he was hit, just inches away from being killed. As he then ducked down, more gunshots rang out, and his protection detail jumped on his body. Someone shouted, “Shooter is down” as the security detail then whisked him off stage to safety.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.” After agents surrounded him to usher him to safety, Trump got back up and pumped his fist to indicate he was ok.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who are all on Trump’s vice-president shortlist, quickly issued statements expressing concern for his safety with Rubio sharing that image taken as Trump was escorted off stage with his fist in the air and a streak of blood on his face along with the words “God protected President Trump.”
He’ll never stop fighting to Save America pic.twitter.com/qT4Vd0sVTm
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 13, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement condemning the violence. The White House said President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident, and his team issued a statement saying he is “grateful” Trump is doing well after the shooting, saying there is “no place for this kind of violence in America.”
The shooting comes just days before the Republican National Convention opens Monday with Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
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