Donald Trump He was shot in the face during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13. Witnesses heard gunshots as he was addressing a crowd of supporters, but it’s unclear what struck the politician at the podium. However, Secret Service agents quickly removed him from the stage and he was seen bleeding from the right side of his face.
To find out more about what happened to Trump, his condition, and other updates, read on.
What happened to Donald Trump in Pennsylvania?
During an afternoon Republican rally in Butler, a loud pop was heard among the audience. Trump responded by turning toward the crowd, and several Secret Service and other law enforcement agents rushed onto the stage to help him. The crowd cheered as Trump, with blood visible on the right side of his face, was carried to a car.
Was Donald Trump shot?
At time of writing, it is still unclear what hit Trump in the face, but his representative released a statement confirming that he is “fine.”
“President Trump thanks the police and emergency responders for their swift action in response to this heinous act,” the statement read. Parents“He is doing well and is undergoing examinations at a local medical facility. More details will be provided at a later date.”
Who shot Donald Trump?
It is still unclear who the gunman was, but Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger reportedly claimed that Trump “suffered a gunshot wound but is OK.” The report further stated that “one spectator was killed and the shooter was killed.”
NEWS: Shooter and bystander killed at Trump rally, Butler County District Attorney tells ABC News
District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger said a “possibly second” bystander also died.
— Olivia Rubin (@OliviaRubinABC) July 13, 2024
Have other politicians responded?
Shortly after the shooting, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor Josh Shapiro He tweeted a message of congratulations to President Trump.
Violence targeting any political party or political leader will never be tolerated.
There is no such place in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States.
I was briefed on the situation. translation: We are on the ground in Butler County working with federal and local authorities…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 13, 2024
“Violence targeting any political party or political leader will never be tolerated,” Shapiro wrote via X. “It will not be tolerated in Pennsylvania or the United States. I have been briefed on this 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 responded to the incident, stating through X that “political violence of any kind will never be tolerated.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump,” Jeffries tweeted. “I appreciate the decisive response from law enforcement. America is a democracy.”
Apart from politicians, other celebrities also reacted to the incident. Elon Musk He tweeted his full support for President Trump, writing, “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery.”
This is a developing story.