ormer President Donald Trump’s campaign stated on Saturday that he was “fine” and being checked at a local medical facility after an apparent shooting at a political rally.
Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said that Trump was “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
Cheung added that Trump “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.”
As Trump addressed a sizable gathering of fans in Pennsylvania, what appeared to be gunshots broke out, leaving blood on the side of his face. He stood up, raised his fist, and yelled at the audience to “fight” as the Secret Service hurried him from the platform.
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
As Trump displayed a chart with the number of border crossings, loud bangs echoed across the assembly. Trump was spotted reaching toward his neck with his right hand.
His face seemed to be covered with blood. Screams from the audience arose as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage, and he hastily ducked behind the riser. While the agents attended to him on stage, the booms went on.
His entourage has departed the location. His condition was unknown at first.
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign provided an update on his health following an apparent shooting at a political rally, stating that he was “fine” and being checked at a local medical facility. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung reassured the public that Trump was in good condition and expressed gratitude to law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during the incident.
The shooting incident took place as Trump addressed a large crowd of supporters in Pennsylvania. Amidst what seemed to be gunshots, Trump was seen with blood on the side of his face. Despite the chaos, Trump stood up, raised his fist, and urged the audience to “fight” as he was swiftly escorted off the platform by the Secret Service.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the incident in a statement, assuring that protective measures were in place and that the former President was safe. They also mentioned that an active investigation was underway and further details would be provided as they became available.
During the rally, as Trump was discussing border crossings and showing a chart to the audience, loud bangs were heard, prompting a swift response from his security detail. Trump was visibly distressed, reaching towards his neck with his hand, and his face was seen covered in blood. The chaotic scene caused panic among the crowd as agents rushed to protect Trump and safely remove him from the stage.
Initially, the extent of Trump’s injuries was unknown, but his entourage quickly left the location for medical attention. The incident left many concerned about Trump’s well-being, but the subsequent update from his campaign reassured the public that he was receiving medical care and was in stable condition. As more information about the shooting incident emerged, it became clear that Trump had escaped a potentially dangerous situation thanks to the swift actions of law enforcement and his security team.
