Donald Trump was targeted in what appears to be an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, a harrowing incident that has intensified concerns over stability leading up to the 2024 US presidential election. The 78-year-old former president was swiftly removed from the stage with blood on his face following the shooting. The gunman and a bystander were killed, and two others in the crowd were critically injured.
Despite the chaos, Trump, wearing his trademark red “Make America Great Again” cap, defiantly raised his fist as he was escorted to safety. He later described the attack, stating, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” President Joe Biden, Trump’s rival in the upcoming election, condemned the violence, declaring, “There is no place in America for this kind of violence.”
The Secret Service reported that the suspected shooter fired multiple shots from an elevated position outside the rally venue before being neutralized. They confirmed Trump’s safety and ongoing evaluation while acknowledging the death of a spectator and critical injuries to two others.
In a statement on his TruthSocial network shortly after the incident, Trump expressed disbelief that such violence could occur in the United States. He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased rally attendee.
The attack prompted global shockwaves, with figures across the political spectrum condemning the violence. Former President Barack Obama emphasized that political violence has no place in democracy, echoing sentiments expressed by Republican leaders such as Mitch McConnell.
As details continue to emerge, the incident underscores the heightened tensions and security challenges surrounding major political events in the United States.
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