Summary (footage below):
- During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear by a would-be assassin on Saturday.
- Trump was seen clutching his ear and falling to the ground, then getting up and leaving the stage.
- Nine shots were fired during the incident.
- Both a member of the crowd and the shooter died as a result of the assassination attempt.
Update (1918ET): Trump was grazed by a bullet, and it was confirmed that two individuals, including the shooter, are deceased, according to the Butler County District Attorney.
Butler county district attorney Richard Goldinger tells me Trump was grazed by gunfire but is safe. An audience member was killed and the shooter is dead. Another person is in serious condition, the prosecutor said.
— Meryl Kornfield (@MerylKornfield) July 13, 2024
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Video showing the shooter dead on the rooftop pic.twitter.com/DyC9CMBdsU
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Newly released audio captures the moments following the shooting.
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Video showing the shooter dead on the rooftop pic.twitter.com/DyC9CMBdsU
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Donald Trump was apparently shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former President was observed grabbing his neck, falling to the ground, and being hit by gunfire.
SHOTS FIRED AT THE PA TRUMP RALLY. PLEASE PRAY. pic.twitter.com/DQke2Ua5BC
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) July 13, 2024
Extended footage with a closer view (shooting at 21 seconds):
🚨 #BREAKING: SHOTS FIRED AT PRESIDENT TRUMP RALLY IN PENNSYLVANIA pic.twitter.com/eup5YTybS7
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 13, 2024
After sustaining a gunshot wound, Trump was seen with blood on his face and was escorted off stage by the Secret Service, who were heard instructing everyone to “get down” during the chaos.
LORD JESUS, WE NEED YOU pic.twitter.com/RX65tj6jrQ
— George (@BehizyTweets) July 13, 2024
Rally attendee Ron Moose recounted seeing blood around Trump’s ear, as reported by the New York Times.
Witnesses heard a total of nine gunshots, with three being fired before Trump reacted to his injury.
Some individuals reported observing military personnel pursuing an individual on the left side of the bleachers. The New York Times also noted that the Secret Service was evacuating the press and had designated the venue as a crime scene.
Trump’s ear displayed visible signs of injury.
According to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, Trump “is safe” following “an incident” at the Pennsylvania rally.
Trump’s spokesperson Steven Cheung confirmed that Trump is “fine and is currently being evaluated at a local medical facility,” expressing gratitude to law enforcement and first responders for their prompt response to the violent incident.
Republican Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) urged individuals to pray for Trump and the rally attendees, hoping for their well-being.
An incident occurred 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 further information will be released when available.
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 13, 2024
This incident occurred shortly after Joe Biden and prominent Democratic donor Reid Hoffman made alarming remarks about assassination.
Joe Biden on 7.8.2024: “We’re done talking about the debate, it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye.” pic.twitter.com/K5FeeijDuC
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) July 13, 2024
Just yesterday, Joe Biden mega-donor @reidhoffman was making jokes about assassinating Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/sMXbUq1O8a
— Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) July 13, 2024
Fuck Reid Hoffman https://t.co/kMkki6LOPu
— Eoghan McCabe (@eoghan) July 13, 2024
Additionally, the Washington Post downplays the incident as “Trump Rushed Offstage From Rally After Loud Pops.”
They referred to gunshots as “loud pops” or “loud noises,” potentially minimizing the severity of the situation.
Washington Post is still claiming there were merely “loud noises” heard at the Trump rally.
Disgusting. pic.com/arrLcvdibs
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) July 13, 2024
Meanwhile, CNN…
If they can’t tell the truth about this, they can’t tell the truth about anything.
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) July 13, 2024
Elon Musk, a recent donor to Trump, expressed his wishes for a swift recovery for the former President.
I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.com/ZdxkF63EqF
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
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Current PredictIt odds are now under scrutiny.
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