DONALD Trump has been rushed off stage with blood covering his face after apparent gunshots rang out at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump dove behind the podium then was seen grabbing his face and ear as he was swarmed by the Secret Service in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Shots appeared to be fired at a rally for Donald Trump Saturday eveningReuters
Following the alleged gunshots, blood could be seen running down his faceAP:Associated Press
Trump pumped his fist in the air as he was rushed off the stageAP:Associated Press
The crowd panicked as some audience members shouted, “Get down!” as the apparent shots went off.
Video footage shows the Secret Service rushing the presidential candidate into his SUV.
Trump left the stage pumping his fist in the air as blood streamed down his face.
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe,” a statement by The Secret Service read.
“This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
The presidential campaign for Trump said the former president is “fine” and is “being checked out at a local medical facility.”
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” the campaign said.
Former vice president Mike Pence posted on X saying he and his wife are “praying” for the business mogul.
“Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us,” Pence wrote.
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro also posted on X condemning the violence that occurred at the rally.
“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable,” Shapiro posted.
“It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.
“I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local partners.”
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also shared his prayers for his competition.
“Now is the time for every American who loves our country to step back from the division, renounce all violence, and unite in prayer for President Trump and his family,” Kennedy wrote.
Fellow Republican party members immediately reacted to the news of the alleged shooting.
“Praying for President Trump and everyone at the rally in Pennsylvania. May God watch over them all,” Senator Tim Scott posted on X.
North Dakota Senator Doug Burgum posted, “Please join Kathryn and me in praying for President Trump, his family and everyone attending the rally today.”
“We all know President Trump is stronger than his enemies. Today he showed it,” he wrote in a follow-up post.
The incident has drawn major international attention from other world leaders.
Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu said he is “shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump,” The Spectator Index posted on X.
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, retweeted a post blaming globalists for the attack.
“The globalists are desperate to bring down Trump. They couldn’t put him in jail; Now they tried to kill him,” a translation for the post reads.
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