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Donald Trump took the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, but mere minutes into the rally, he appeared to be struck by something, prompting him to duck to the ground and then be escorted into a black car by Secret Service.
Around 10 popping sounds in rapid succession that resembled gunshots reverberated, prompting people in the crowd to scream and duck.
After Secret Service stood on the stage, they announced the area was clear. Agents then grabbed Trump by the arms, hoisted him up to standing, and escorted him off the stage and into a vehicle.
It’s not immediately clear what he was shot with, but blood dripped across the former president’s face.
It appears his ear had been grazed.
Within 30 minutes of being rushed off the stage, the former president said he is “fine,” according to the Associated Press. A Secret Service spokesperson said the agency has “implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
Trump is currently “being checked out at a local medical facility,” according to his campaign spokesperson.
Some supporters sitting behind Trump were also hit, according to reports.
In photos: Bloody Trump and scary scene after apparent shots Trump’s Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage in Pennsylvaniaafter what sounded like gunshots could be heard.
While the source of the sounds appeared unclear, Trump’s ear seemed to be bleeding as he was rushed off-stage.
The former president had been showing a chart of figures on border crossings on screens above the stage when the apparent shots were heard. The former president was quick to duck after the sounds started.
Kelly Rissman14 July 2024 00:10
Update: Trump is ‘fine’ after he is struck by apparent gunshots
Donald Trump was tackled by his Secret Service during his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday after what sounded like gunshots erupted during his speech.
The exact cause of the noise is unclear at this time but the former president appeared to be bleeding on the side of his face while being rushed off stage.
A spokesperson for Trump’s campaign said that is he “fine” and being “checked out a local medical facility.” The spokesperson added that Trump “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.”
The former president was speaking about his stance on immigration when the sound of loud pops occurred to the left of the stage.
Trump turned his head in the direction of the sound only to seemingly be struck by something on the side of his face near his ear. He then quickly dropped to the ground as the crowd began screaming and running.
Kelly Rissman14 July 2024 00:03
GOP rally behind Trump after he’s escorted off stage due to apparent shots
Republicans rallied around former president Donald Trump after Secret Service agents escorted him off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots.
The former president was delivering a rally in Pennsylvania when sounds of popping caused Trump and attendees to duck. Afterward, US Secret Service agents escorted the former president, who raised his fist after he was apparently bleeding.
The former president has since said he is “fine.”
Republicans have quickly begun offering prayers and support after the incident.
Eric Garciahas the full story…
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:59
Elected officials quickly condemn political violence after apparent gunshots at Trump Pennsylvania rally
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:57
Pennsylvania Senator denounces political violence after Trump rally in his state is interrupted by apparent gunshots
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:53
President Biden has been briefed on the harrowing incident
The President has received an initial briefing on the incident at Former President Trump’s rally, according to a White House pool report.
The former president has said he is ‘fine’ after blood dripped across his face while he was escorted off the Butler, Pennsylvania rally stage.
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:51
Trump says he is ‘fine’ after being struck by apparent gunshots
Trump said he is “fine” after the harrowing incident.
“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,” Steven Cheung, Communications Director for the Trump campaign said.
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:49
Former VP Mike Pence said he is ‘praying’ for Trump after apparent gunshots strike Trump during rally
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:48
Trump supporters at the Pennsylvania rally were also hit by apparent shots: report
Kelly Rissman13 July 2024 23:43
