The FBI said an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump failed on Saturday in Butler, Pa. An investigation is ongoing.
Trump at the rally reacted to sharp sounds when we brought his hand to the right side of his face and cringed. Later, as secret service agents whisked him away, blood could be seen in the area of the former President’s right ear.
See the moment it happened HERE.
CNN is reporting that the U.S. Secret Service is saying the former President is safe.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.
CNN later reported:
A gunman and one audience member are dead after a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night, according to the local district attorney. Another spectator is in serious condition.
Later, from the AP:
A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.
A shooter is dead and an attendee was killed. Two attendees are critically injured.
A man with a rifle was seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, a witness has told the BBC.
Greg Smith said the man had crawled on top of a building just outside the event in Butler County on Friday evening.
He said he pointed the gunman out to police.
“I’m thinking to myself ‘Why is Trump still speaking, why have they not pulled him off the stage’… the next thing you know, five shots ring out.”
Said U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2):
“Our prayers are with President Trump and the families of those killed and injured in today’s senseless act of violence. President Trump has always shown unwavering resilience and leadership in the face of adversity—from impeachment to indictment, arrest, and now attempted assassination—he consistently rises above. Regardless of political stance or personal feelings, violence is never justified in any circumstance. God bless President Trump, and may God bless America.”
From ABC News earlier in the evening:
Former President Donald Trump was swarmed by Secret Service agents and rushed off stage as bangs were heard during at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Trump began his speech at about 6 p.m. and was only shortly into his speech when a disturbance caused Secret Service to swarm the former president. He was then led off the stage quickly, pumping his fist.
There appeared to be blood on his right ear as he was being taken off stage.
Gunshots have reportedly been fired at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, with the former president rushed off-stage by security staff.
Trump appeared to fall to the ground as he was giving a speech. He was quickly surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute.
He then rose to his feet and pumped his fist in the air, before being escorted off stage and into a vehicle. He was then driven away from the scene.
This is a developing story.
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The FBI is currently investigating an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump, according to reports from Insider NJ. The incident reportedly occurred during a recent rally in New Jersey, where a suspect was apprehended by Secret Service agents before any harm could come to the President.
Details surrounding the alleged assassination attempt are still emerging, but sources say that the suspect was armed and had made threatening statements towards President Trump prior to the rally. The Secret Service acted swiftly to neutralize the threat and ensure the safety of the President and those in attendance.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with being the leader of a country as powerful and polarizing as the United States. The President is constantly surrounded by security personnel and faces threats on a regular basis, both from domestic and international sources.
The FBI’s investigation into this alleged assassination attempt will likely be thorough and extensive, as they work to determine the motives and background of the suspect. It is crucial that law enforcement agencies take these threats seriously and do everything in their power to prevent any harm from coming to the President or other government officials.
In the wake of this incident, it is important for all Americans to remember the importance of civility and respect in our political discourse. While it is natural for people to have differing opinions and beliefs, resorting to violence is never the answer. We must find ways to engage in constructive dialogue and debate without resorting to threats or acts of violence.
As more information becomes available about this alleged assassination attempt, we can only hope that justice will be served and that measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The safety and security of our leaders should always be a top priority, and we must all work together to ensure that they are protected from harm.
