Possible shots were fired at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Reporters heard numerous shots and Secret Service rushed the stage. Video captured by CBS News shows Trump touching his ear and then crouching to the ground. Some blood could be seen on his face.
Trump was taken away in a motorcade. He held up a fist as he got into the SUV.
The Secret Service says Trump is now safe.
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“Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement.
He added that an active Secret Service investigation is underway. He also noted that a “large number” of Secret Service agents are in Milwaukee ahead of the Republican National Convention.
A White House spokesperson said that President Biden “has received an initial briefing on the incident.”
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, considered a possible choice for Trump’s running mate, posted on social media, “Please join Kathryn and me in praying for President Trump, his family and everyone attending the rally today.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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