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Trump says he is fine after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally
Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
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Trump says he is fine after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally
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Trump rushed off stage during rally
Trump rushed off stage during rally
Former U.S. president Donald Trump was quickly rushed off stage by Secret Service agents during a rally in Pennsylvania.
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Jill Colvin And Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
Published Saturday, July 13, 2024 6:29PM EDT
Last Updated Saturday, July 13, 2024 7:00PM EDT
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
The former U.S. president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.
He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams were heard in the crowd of several thousand people. The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage.
The crowd cheered as he got back up and pumped his fist.
His motorcade has since left the venue. His condition was not immediately known.
Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage in what local officers described as a crime scene.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident, the White House said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, that he was praying for Trump.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said in a statement on X that he had been briefed on the situation and Pennsylvania state police were on hand at the rally site.
“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable. It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States,” he said.
