Trump Wounded After Gunshots Ring Out At PA Rally, Defiantly Pumps Fist After Apparent Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump was wounded after multiple gunshots rang out at a rally for the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Trump was in the middle of his speech when multiple loud shots were heard and Trump suddenly appeared to reach for his ear.
Secret Service agents immediately swept in to protect Trump, getting him down to the ground before leading him off the stage to safety. Just before he was led away, Trump momentarily stopped the agents so that he could pump his fist to the crowd, earning a roar of cheers from his supporters.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung reportedly said in a statement.
Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Penn., was at the rally and told Fox News that he heard 8-10 shots. He also said that it appeared multiple people were hit.
“Butler county district attorney Richard Goldinger tells me Trump was grazed by gunfire but is safe. An audience member was killed and the shooter is dead. Another person is in serious condition, the prosecutor said,” Washington Post Staff Writer Meryl Kornfield reported.
The Butler County district attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that the shooter and one attendee were killed.
President Joe Biden issued a statement on the shooting, saying that “I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.”
“Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it,” Biden added.
Only a few days before the apparent shooting, President Joe Biden said during a private call with donors, “I have one job, and that’s to beat Donald Trump. I’m absolutely certain I’m the best person to be able to do that. So, we’re done talking about the debate, it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye.”
This story is breaking and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Hayden Daniel is a staff editor at The Federalist. He previously worked as an editor at The Daily Wire and as deputy editor/opinion editor at The Daily Caller. He received his B.A. in European History from Washington and Lee University with minors in Philosophy and Classics. Follow him on Twitter at @HaydenWDaniel
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