Assassination attempt on Donald Trump during rally

The attack occurred while Trump was addressing his supporters at a rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon.

Following the sound of gunshots, chaos erupted, and Trump supporters moved away from the stands and the event.

A few seconds later, Trump was tackled to the ground by Secret Service agents protecting him from the gunman.

According to initial reports, approximately 8-10 shots were fired, and members of the press stated that they heard 'popping sounds' after Trump fell to the ground.

Trump stood up a short while later and pumped his fist at the crowd, which led to chants of 'USA' and 'Make America Great Again'.

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Trump was surrounded by the Secret Service seconds after the shots were fired, and the agency stated in a release that the former president is 'safe'.

The statement read, 'The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.'

The extent of Trump's injuries is not yet known, but it appears he wanted to show his supporters that he was fine immediately after being shot.

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Trump's former Vice President Mike Pence was the first to make a statement regarding the attack, posting on X: 'Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us.'

The White House confirmed that President Biden was briefed on the incident after it occurred.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM BIDEN

US President Joe Biden stated that he condemns the attack on former US President Donald Trump during his election campaign.

Biden made a written statement on the matter.

Conveying that he was briefed on the attack that occurred during Trump's election campaign in Pennsylvania, Biden said, "I am glad to hear that he is safe."

Joe Biden noted that while waiting for more information, he is praying for Trump, his family, and those who attended the election campaign.

Expressing that he and his wife are grateful to the US Secret Service for protecting Trump, Biden emphasized, "There is no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as a nation to condemn it."

ADDRESS TO THE NATION

US President Joe Biden stated that everyone should condemn the attack on former President Donald Trump, saying, "There is no place in the US for this kind of sick violence."

Biden made a brief statement to the press following the attack on Trump.

Underlining that such events should not be allowed to happen, Biden said, "We can never condone this."

Joe Biden stated that everyone must condemn this violence.

US President Biden emphasized, "There is no place in the US for this kind of sick violence."

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According to a report in the Washington Post, one of the rally attendees lost their life, and the attacker was killed.

The US press report was made official following the statement by Butler District Attorney Goldinger.

Goldinger reported that the person who fired the shots and one person present at the scene were killed in the attack that occurred during Trump's election campaign.

Trump was using a chart to speak about illegal immigration at the rally.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro strongly condemned this assassination attempt that took place in his state.

In his statement on X, Shapiro said, 'Violence against any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.'

POST FROM TRUMP JR.

His son, Donald Trump Jr., shared a photo of his bloodied father pumping his fist on X with the note: "He will never stop fighting to save America."

STATEMENT FROM TRUMP'S SPOKESPERSON REGARDING HEALTH STATUS

In the US, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's spokesperson Steven Cheung said regarding the incident during the election campaign in Pennsylvania, "He is doing well and is being checked at a local medical facility."

Spokesperson Cheung made a statement about the incident that occurred during the election rally.

Spokesperson Cheung shared, "President Trump thanks the security detail and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is doing well and is being checked at a local medical facility. More details will follow."

It was observed that Trump was injured in the ear and blood was flowing down his right cheek after explosions similar to gunshots while he was speaking at the podium during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

His security detail intervened immediately and removed Trump from the podium.

Investigations are ongoing as to whether this was an assassination attempt on Trump.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM TRUMP

The bullet hit the top of my right ear, I currently have no information about the attacker, and I also offer my condolences to the family of the person who died in the attack. It is incredible that such an event could happen in our country.

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BIDEN SPOKE WITH TRUMP

US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with former President Donald Trump, who was attacked during his election campaign in Pennsylvania.

In a statement made via the White House's social media account X, it was announced that Biden had a phone conversation with Trump, who was attacked in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania.

While the statement said, "President Biden is returning to Washington tonight. He will continue to receive regular updates from homeland security and law enforcement officials," no details were provided regarding the phone conversation Biden had with Trump.

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