Former President Trump Escapes Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally

A chaotic scene unfolded at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, as suspected gunshots rang out, causing widespread panic. Trump reportedly suffered an injury to his right ear and was hastily escorted off stage by the Secret Service. Despite initial fears for his safety, Trump’s campaign confirmed that he was “fine” and receiving medical attention.

The incident, which is being investigated as an attempted assassination, resulted in the deaths of the suspected gunman and at least one rally attendee. The Secret Service has launched an active investigation into the incident, and President Joe Biden has received an updated briefing on the situation.

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In the aftermath of the incident, American leaders have come together to condemn violence and urge unity. President Biden, former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released statements expressing relief that Trump was safe and emphasizing that violence has no place in the United States. Trump’s campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, thanked law enforcement and first responders for their quick action and confirmed that Trump was being checked out at a local medical facility.

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The incident occurred approximately five minutes into Trump’s campaign speech, as loud bangs rang out and the crowd yelled “duck” in response to the apparent shots. Trump rose from the stage, surrounded by Secret Service agents, and was rushed off stage with his fist in the air. The situation remains unclear, but the Secret Service has confirmed that Trump is safe and that an investigation is underway.

Republican politicians, including Senator Marsha Blackburn and Representative Guy Reschenthaler, took to social media to express their support for Trump, posting “praying for Trump” on X/Twitter. President Biden’s statement emphasized the need for unity in the face of violence, saying, “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”