Donald Trump Injured In 'Assassination Attempt' At Campaign Rally, Biden Responds
Former US President Donald Trump was hurt in a shooting during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Blood was visible on his face as security escorted him off-stage after the incident. Trump's spokesman stated that he is "fine" and is being "checked out" at a local medical facility.
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In a post on Trump's Truth Social account, he said, "A bullet hit the upper part of my right ear, causing a lot of bleeding, and I understood what was happening."
US President Joe Biden condemned the life-threatening attack on his Republican rival and former president, Donald Trump.
One shooter and an attendee at the rally have been killed. The US Secret Service, FBI, and other agencies are investigating the incident as an attempted assassination.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned the attack on his Republican rival and former president, Donald Trump.
"I have been updated on the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. I'm glad to hear he is safe and doing well. I'm praying for him, his family, and everyone at the rally as we wait for more information," Biden said in a statement.
"Jill and I appreciate the Secret Service for keeping him safe. Such violence has no place in America." We must come together as one nation to condemn it," he said.
A video of the incident showed several loud bangs while Trump spoke about President Joe Biden and his administration. Secret Service agents quickly covered him and rushed him off-stage to a waiting vehicle.
In a statement, the Secret Service confirmed that Trump was safe and protective measures were put in place. Police started clearing the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage, calling it a crime scene.
The incident is under investigation, and the Secret Service has officially informed the FBI, he added.
The FBI announced that their agents are on-site in Butler, Pennsylvania, and they will continue to collaborate with the Secret Service as the investigation progresses.
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