Former US President Donald Trump narrowly escaped serious injury during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when he was shot at. Trump described the moment as feeling a bullet piercing the upper part of his right ear, causing immediate concern as he heard shots and felt the bullet tearing through his skin. Despite the scare, Trump reassured the public that he is fine and is currently undergoing medical checks at a local facility, as confirmed by his communications director, Steven Cheung.
The incident occurred about seven minutes into the rally, attended by thousands of Trump supporters, and was captured live on news channels. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded Trump as he ducked for cover, and he was escorted off the stage. Despite the chaos, Trump displayed defiance by raising his fist to the crowd before being moved to safety.
The shooting, which resulted in the death of one person at the rally and serious injury to another, has shocked the nation just days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is set to be formally nominated. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating the motive and identity of the shooter, who was killed during the incident.
In a statement, Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift response and expressed condolences to the families affected by the tragic events. He emphasized the gravity of such violence occurring in the country and ended with a patriotic message, “GOD BLESS AMERICA.”
