Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Donald Trump was left bloodied following a shooting during his campaign rally on Saturday (July 13).
At 6:13 PM Saturday evening, at least seven popping noises reverberated during Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pa.
Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises erupted. The former president immediately grabbed his ear, which was was photographed bloodied along with his cheek.
Several agents on stage were seen covering Trump before pushing him into an armored car.
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While being escorted to the vehicle, Trump held his fist up to the crowd in a triumphant pose.
Footage from the moment along with stage audio was posted online and reveals Trump asked to get his shoes as agents told him to move.
Meanwhile, rally attendees were seen ducking for shelter and screaming in shock at the bloodied politician immediately before the crowd was evacuated by security and police officials.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted via X (formerly Twitter) that "people at the rally are shot" and that there was "possibly one fatality."
In a press release released shortly after the incident, the Secret Service confirmed that "the former president is safe."
"The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe," Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, tweeted. "This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available."
In a press release from Steven Cheung, Trump's campaign spokesman, he stated that the former president is "being checked out at a local medical facility."
Local police put up caution tape and had officials stand guard in the stands and stage area of the rally space. According to the press release, the incident is now being labeled an "active crime scene."
Politicians including vice presidential contenders Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla; and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum all condemned the violence and sent prayers for Trump's health.
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