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Donald Trump Pennsylvania rally shooting Live Updates: 'Had I not looked away from crowd in that moment ... ', reacts Trump on assassination attempt
Donald Trump Attack Pennsylvania Rally Live Updates: President Joe Biden gave his formal remarks condemning the attack and stating that he spoke to Trump. He also offered condolences for the attendee that was killed.
Former US President Donald Trump was evacuated to a safe space after gunshots were heard in the crowd during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
According to a White House spokesperson, the suspect and at least one attendee were killed, while two others were injured. Trump was visibly bleeding from his right ear as he was removed from the stage. He later stated he was "fine" and undergoing a check-up, recounting the moment he realized something was wrong as a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) taking lead in the investigation said, "The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania."
Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, thanked law enforcement and emergency personnel for their quick response. The Secret Service, represented by Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed the incident and stated it is now an active investigation, with Trump being safe.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both condemned the violence, expressing relief that Trump was not seriously injured and offering prayers for all affected. Biden called for national unity against such violence, while Harris emphasised the need to condemn this abhorrent act to prevent further incidents.
Former President Barack Obama also condemned the incident, stressing the importance of civility and respect in politics and wishing Trump a quick recovery.
Former US President Donald Trump was evacuated to a safe space after gunshots were heard in the crowd during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
According to a White House spokesperson, the suspect and at least one attendee were killed, while two others were injured. Trump was visibly bleeding from his right ear as he was removed from the stage. He later stated he was "fine" and undergoing a check-up, recounting the moment he realized something was wrong as a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) taking lead in the investigation said, "The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania."
Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, thanked law enforcement and emergency personnel for their quick response. The Secret Service, represented by Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed the incident and stated it is now an active investigation, with Trump being safe.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both condemned the violence, expressing relief that Trump was not seriously injured and offering prayers for all affected. Biden called for national unity against such violence, while Harris emphasised the need to condemn this abhorrent act to prevent further incidents.
Former President Barack Obama also condemned the incident, stressing the importance of civility and respect in politics and wishing Trump a quick recovery.
09:50 (IST) Jul 14
'Such acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
09:27 (IST) Jul 14
Shooting at Donald Trump rally: How attacks on Presidents and candidates have shaped US history
The shooting of former President Donald Trump Saturday was only the most recent act of political violence that has often shaped US history. Trump said he was “fine” after a bullet grazed his ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The attacker was killed by Secret Service agents, and one other person at the event died. Authorities are investigating Saturday’s attack as an assassination attempt.
The killings of Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield and William McKinley eventually led to Secret Service protection, and the assassination of John F Kennedy shocked the nation and resulted in even tighter security around the president. Still, Gerald Ford was the target of two high-profile attempts on his life in the span of 18 days, and Ronald Reagan was seriously wounded by a gunman’s bullet early in his presidency in 1981.
The attacker was killed by Secret Service agents, and one other person at the event died. Authorities are investigating Saturday’s attack as an assassination attempt.
The killings of Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield and William McKinley eventually led to Secret Service protection, and the assassination of John F Kennedy shocked the nation and resulted in even tighter security around the president. Still, Gerald Ford was the target of two high-profile attempts on his life in the span of 18 days, and Ronald Reagan was seriously wounded by a gunman’s bullet early in his presidency in 1981.
09:19 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump was speaking and was not taken off the stage even after the police were informed about the shooter, an eyewitness who saw and warned the police about the shooter said. “We noticed the guy crawling, bear crawling, up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us,” the witness told BBC after the shooting at Trump's rally on Sunday.
He said that the officers were informed but they “didn’t know what was going on.”“I’m thinking to myself, ‘Why is Trump still speaking? Why have they not pulled him off the stage?’ I’m standing there pointing at him for two, three minutes, Secret Service is looking at us from the top of the barn, I’m pointing at that roof, just standing there like this, and next thing you know, five shots ring out,” he said. The witness said that they saw the shooter crawl up the roof.
He said that the officers were informed but they “didn’t know what was going on.”“I’m thinking to myself, ‘Why is Trump still speaking? Why have they not pulled him off the stage?’ I’m standing there pointing at him for two, three minutes, Secret Service is looking at us from the top of the barn, I’m pointing at that roof, just standing there like this, and next thing you know, five shots ring out,” he said. The witness said that they saw the shooter crawl up the roof.
09:04 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump News Live Updates: Law enforcement clears fairgrounds after Trump rally
Law enforcement began clearing the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the podium, with security escorting him away from the stage as he raised his fist in acknowledgement to the crowd.
09:03 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump Attack Live Updates: FBI has identified suspected shooter at Trump rally, says CNN reporter
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man as the suspected shooter at the Trump rally on Saturday, a CNN reporter posted on X citing sources.The FBI is not releasing the name of the suspected shooter yet, CNN reported.
08:54 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump Attack Live Updates: A few short minutes after Trump took the stage, shots rang out
Former President Donald Trump took the stage at the Butler, Pennsylvania fairgrounds amidst cheers and the patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA." He quickly delved into his rally speech under the blazing midsummer sun, pointing out a projection highlighting a surge in illegal border crossings during President Joe Biden's administration. Trump remarked to the crowd, "That chart's a couple of months old. And if you want to see something really concerning—"
08:44 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump News Live Updates: 'Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend,' PM Modi
08:39 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump Attack Pennsylvania Rally Live Updates: Trump still 'doing well' following shooting, campaign and RNC says
Former US President Donald Trump is "doing well" as was communicated earlier, his campaign said in a joint statement with the Republican National Committee that was emailed at approximately 21:40 p.m. ET on Saturday night (0150 GMT on Sunday)."President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States," according to the statement attributed to Trump campaign senior advisors Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita.
08:23 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump Attack Live Updates: Biden spoke with Trump, White House official says
President Joe Biden spoke to former President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to a White House Official. Biden also spoke with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the official said.
08:22 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump News Live Updates: US President Biden leads condemnation after Trump wounded at rally shooting
US President Joe Biden led the condemnation after his election rival Donald Trump was wounded in an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, as some Republicans blamed the Biden campaign for the violence.Political leaders on both sides of the aisle slammed the attack minutes after the Republican candidate was rushed off stage by the Secret Service with blood running down his face."There's no place in America for this kind of violence. It's sick. It's sick. It's one of the reasons why we have to unite this country... We cannot be like this, we cannot condone this," Biden told reporters in an emergency briefing at his house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
08:11 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump News Live Updates: 'Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend,' PM Modi reacts to the attack
Prime Minster Narendra Modi in his X post said, "Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery."Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people.
08:00 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump in his Truth social post said
"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"
07:59 (IST) Jul 14
Democratic US senate majority leader Chuck Schumer said
“I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.”
07:57 (IST) Jul 14
Trump out of hospital, Bloomberg reports
Former US President Donald Trump was out of hospital late on Saturday following a shooting earlier in the day at his rally where he was shot in the right ear, Bloomberg reported.
07:57 (IST) Jul 14
A bullet pierced upper part of my ear, says Trump after escaping assassination bid
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday said he was shot at during his rally in Pennsylvania and a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. In his first statement issued on the social media platform Truth Social, 78-year-old Trump thanked the US Secret Service for saving his life."I want to thank the United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response to the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania," the former president said.Trump got injured during his election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania following an apparent series of gunshots. He was immediately escorted out of the venue by the US Secret Service. "Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country," he said.
07:56 (IST) Jul 14
Donald Trump Pennsylvania attack: FBI leads probe into Trump rally shooting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe into the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in which the former president was shot in the right ear, the FBI said in a statement on Saturday. The shooter was dead, one rally attendee was killed and two other spectators were injured in the shooting."The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania," the FBI said.
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