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Former U.S. President Donald Trump was allegedly the target of an assassination attempt during his election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. With his ear covered in blood, Trump was immediately pulled down from the stage. The shooter was killed, and the Secret Service is investigating the incident as an assassination attempt, a source told Reuters.
As the shots rang out, Trump grabbed his right ear with his right hand, then looked at his hand before dropping to his knees behind the podium. Secret Service agents quickly swarmed and covered him. He emerged about a minute later, his red “Make America Great Again” hat knocked off, and could be heard saying “wait, wait,” before agents ushered him into a waiting vehicle. An audience member was also killed, and another person is in critical condition, according to a Washington Post reporter citing the Butler County district attorney.
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Trump Released from Hospital After Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital following an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service after shots were fired, grazing his ear. The shooter, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by law enforcement.
One attendee was killed, and two others are in critical condition. Video footage shows Trump contracting his body to the right, clutching his ear, and dropping to the ground before being surrounded by Secret Service agents who rushed him to his car. Blood was visible on the right side of Trump’s head.
Trump Authorizes Donations Page for Shooting Victims
A GoFundMe page authorized by former President Donald Trump for donations to the supporters and families affected by the rally shooting in Pennsylvania has raised over $170,000. Organized by the Trump campaign’s national finance director Meredith O’Rourke, the page has garnered more than 2,000 donations since its creation.
“President Donald Trump has authorized this account as a place for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed in today’s brutal and horrific assassination attempt,” reads the description on the page. “All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover. May God bless and unite our nation.”
FBI Identifies Trump Rally Shooter
The FBI has identified the shooter in the assassination attempt on Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.
FBI Agent Surprised Shooter Could Fire from High Ground
An FBI official expressed surprise at how the shooter managed to find a high-ground location to fire shots at Trump. FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek, head of the Pittsburgh office, requested patience as the investigation unfolds. “It is surprising, but again, to get all the details of that will come out later in the investigation,” Rojek stated.
world leaders share concern and shock after Trump rally shooting
Here are a some of their messages, some excerpted:
Chinese President Xi Jinping: “China is concerned about the shooting of former President Trump. President Xi Jinping has expressed condolences/sympathies to former President Trump,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said.
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg: “I am shocked by the attempted assassination on former President Trump. I wish him a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with those affected. I condemn this attack. Political violence has no place in our democracies.”
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris: “What we saw last night from Pennsylvania was frightening and wrong. It is a relief that former President Trump is safe and survived the assassination attempt. Our hearts are with the innocent spectators killed and critically injured. There can be no place for political violence.”
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: “I followed with concern the treacherous incident that happened to former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump. While I affirm Egypt’s condemnation of the incident, I express my wishes for a speedy recovery for President Trump, and the completion of the US election campaigns in a peaceful and healthy atmosphere, free of any manifestations of terrorism, violence or hatred.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: “The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy.”
French President Emmanuel Macron: “My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt. I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.”
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: “I am deeply shocked by the shooting that took place during former President Trump’s campaign rally. I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery and offer my condolences to the family of the innocent victim. Political violence has no place in a democracy.”
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof: “Shocked by the attack on former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump. It is a relief that his injuries appear to be minor. I wish him a full and speedy recovery and I send my best wishes to him and his family. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this attack. Political violence is entirely unacceptable.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: “I am following with apprehension the updates from Pennsylvania, where the 45th President of the United States @realDonaldTrump was shot during a rally. My solidarity and best wishes for a speedy recovery go to him, with the hope that the next few months of the electoral campaign will see dialogue and responsibility prevail over hatred and violence.”
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