In a shocking incident on Saturday, July 13, 2024, former US President Donald Trump was injured in what appears to be an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump was swiftly transported to a local medical facility after gunshots were fired, striking the former president.
Trump confirmed that he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of [his] right ear.”
Tragically, the shooter and a rally attendee were killed, while another attendee sustained severe injuries.
The Trump campaign reassured the public via an email statement, noting that Trump “is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
The US Secret Service, in a statement, detailed the incident, explaining that “a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally venue. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.”
The case has now been handed over to the FBI for a comprehensive investigation.
Republican US Senate Candidate Dave McCormick, present at the rally, recounted the chaotic scene:
“All of a sudden, shots started to crack. Someone behind me appears to have been shot… There’s lots of blood, and then the Secret Service were all over President Trump.”
The political community has unified in condemning the apparent assassination attempt. US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated:
“Violence has no place in our politics.”
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, drawing from personal experience, remarked:
“As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.”
The incident has further inflamed an already tense political climate. US Congressman Mike Collins made incendiary allegations, claiming:
“Joe Biden sent the orders” and calling for charges against President Biden for inciting the assassination attempt.
It is important to note that there is no evidence linking Biden to the shooting.
All major presidential candidates and former presidents, including Trump, receive Secret Service protection. This attack underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile political figures.
This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
