Attack on Donald Trump: what happened at the rally in Pennsylvania?
14 july 2024 в 03:13
President of the United States Donald Trump was punched in the face during a pre-election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13. As he addressed a large crowd of supporters, several witnesses heard gunshots, but it is unclear what hit the politician who was behind the lectern. However, blood was visible on the right side of his face as the Secret Service immediately escorted him off the stage.
Read on to learn more about what happened to Trump, his condition, and other updates.
During the Republican rally in Butler in the afternoon, audience members heard loud bangs. Trump reacted and, turning his face to the crowd, several Secret Service agents and other law enforcement personnel rushed onto the stage to assist him. The crowd applauded Trump as he was led to a car with blood visible on the right side of his face.
At the time of publication, it is still unclear what hit Trump in the face. However, a representative of the politician shared a statement confirming that he is «okay».
«President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick response to this act of violence», - the statement published in The Guardian read. «He is okay and undergoing evaluation at a local medical facility. Details will follow».
It is still unclear who the perpetrator was, but Butler County Prosecutor Richard Goldinger reportedly stated that Trump «was grazed by a bullet but is safe». Additionally, it was reported that «one audience member died, and the shooter is dead».
Prosecutor Richard A. Goldinger also said that «possibly another» bystander also died.
Shortly before the apparent shooting incident, Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro expressed his best wishes to Trump.
«This has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States», - Shapiro tweeted. «I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local partners».
«Violence against any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable», - Shapiro wrote. «This 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 partners».
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also publicly reacted to the incident, noting through a tweet that «political violence of any kind is unacceptable».
«My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump», - Jeffries wrote on Twitter. «I am grateful for the swift response of law enforcement. America is a democracy».
In addition to politicians, other prominent figures also reacted to the incident. Elon Musk expressed full support for Trump, writing: «I fully support President Trump and hope for his speedy recovery».
This is a developing story
Read on to learn more about what happened to Trump, his condition, and other updates.
During the Republican rally in Butler in the afternoon, audience members heard loud bangs. Trump reacted and, turning his face to the crowd, several Secret Service agents and other law enforcement personnel rushed onto the stage to assist him. The crowd applauded Trump as he was led to a car with blood visible on the right side of his face.
At the time of publication, it is still unclear what hit Trump in the face. However, a representative of the politician shared a statement confirming that he is «okay».
«President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick response to this act of violence», - the statement published in The Guardian read. «He is okay and undergoing evaluation at a local medical facility. Details will follow».
It is still unclear who the perpetrator was, but Butler County Prosecutor Richard Goldinger reportedly stated that Trump «was grazed by a bullet but is safe». Additionally, it was reported that «one audience member died, and the shooter is dead».
Prosecutor Richard A. Goldinger also said that «possibly another» bystander also died.
Shortly before the apparent shooting incident, Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro expressed his best wishes to Trump.
«This has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States», - Shapiro tweeted. «I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local partners».
«Violence against any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable», - Shapiro wrote. «This 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 partners».
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also publicly reacted to the incident, noting through a tweet that «political violence of any kind is unacceptable».
«My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump», - Jeffries wrote on Twitter. «I am grateful for the swift response of law enforcement. America is a democracy».
In addition to politicians, other prominent figures also reacted to the incident. Elon Musk expressed full support for Trump, writing: «I fully support President Trump and hope for his speedy recovery».
This is a developing story
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