Secret Service agents quickly removed former President Donald Trump from the stage after he fell at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. There seemed to be blood on his right ear as he was escorted away. The Secret Service is currently assessing the incident and has not confirmed if the noises were indeed gunshots.
HOLY SHIT
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) July 13, 2024
DONALD TRUMP JUST GOT SHOT! pic.twitter.com/vyzbZrNb5W
Loud bangs were heard before Trump fell. Agents then helped him to his feet, and there was blood on his face. He shouted back at the crowd and raised his fist before being taken off the podium.
Trump was subsequently moved to a vehicle, and the area was evacuated.
Footage of Trumps shooter being dragged out of the rally by police pic.twitter.com/nvoP9qOHY9
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Donald Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, stated that the former president “is fine.”
“Trump thanks law enforcement for their swift action during this heinous act. He is fine and is undergoing a check-up at a local medical center. More details will follow.”
Donald Trump is safe following an incident at his rally, according to Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the U.S. Secret Service.
“An incident occurred on the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures, and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.”
Journalists at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump was hurriedly taken off stage, reported hearing “a series of loud explosions or bangs” before Secret Service agents rushed towards Trump.
“The Secret Service immediately went and covered President Trump,” according to the group’s report.
Biden briefed on the attack
President Joe Biden has also been briefed on the incident at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, according to the White House.
“There is a growing concern in law enforcement circles that this may have been a serious attempt on the life of former US President Donald Trump,” US affiliate network NBC News reported, citing two senior law enforcement officials.
Reports of fatalities
Two people are believed to have been killed after a shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, Butler County’s Atton District in Butler County said, according to reports. FOX News footage shows police officers removing a bloodied person from the stands.
The person believed to have fired at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is dead, as is a member of the audience, the Butler County prosecutor said.
In addition to the two dead, one other person is believed to be in critical condition.
Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 13, 2024
It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.
I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local…
