Several gun shots were fired at a Donald Trump rally today in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet. Two people are reportedly dead – the suspected shooter and another spectator who attended the rally. Two others have reportedly been critically injured.
Video from the event shows that after shots were fired, the former president touched his ear and looked at his hand. He then ducked to the ground. Secret Service moved in and shielded Trump. With blood on his face and ear, he was escorted off the stage and into a vehicle. Trump raised his fist as he was escorted away.
In a statement from Trump Campaign spokesman Steven Cheung, he said, “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.”
Members of Missouri’s Congressional delegation have been reacting to the deadly shooting.
Praying for President Trump and anyone else injured during this hateful act of violence.
— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) July 13, 2024
Praise God! Prayers for anyone who was shot at the rally. pic.twitter.com/vJpEk2phQq
— Eric Burlison (@EricBurlison) July 13, 2024
I’m praying for President Trump and everyone who was in attendance at the rally, including the family and loved ones of the innocent attendee that was reportedly shot and killed. It is an absolutely horrific scene in Pennsylvania. Secret Service should be applauded for their…
— Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) July 13, 2024
The recent shooting aimed at President Trump is a despicable and cowardly act of violence that underscores the severity of threats faced by our leaders. This attempted assassination is an attack not only on President Trump but on our democracy itself. We are praying for everyone…
— Blaine Luetkemeyer (@RepBlaine) July 13, 2024
We must always collectively condemn political violence.
I mourn the loss of life and pray for the families of the victims. I hope for a full recovery for everyone injured today in Butler, Pennsylvania.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 14, 2024
It’s a wonder Donald Trump is alive. Let’s call this what it was. An assassination attempt with at least one innocent bystander murdered. The nation needs to know who did this. And why. And we need a full, public investigation by Congress into HOW it happened
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 14, 2024
Please join me in praying for President Trump and for everyone at today’s rally.
I hope everyone is alright and that there is swift justice.
— Rep. Mark Alford (@RepMarkAlford) July 13, 2024
Our prayers are with President Trump, his family, and all the attendees at today’s rally.
— Rep. Jason Smith (@RepJasonSmith) July 13, 2024
Pray for President Trump and his family.
— Rep. Sam Graves (@RepSamGraves) July 13, 2024
President Joe Biden condemned the political violence.
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret…
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2024
Secret Service shot and killed a suspect, who was reportedly outside of the venue’s perimeter. The identity of the suspect or suspects is unknown at the time of this story being published.
The Republican National Convention is scheduled to start on Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. How today’s shooting will impact the convention is unknown.
This is a developing story.
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