Trump Rally Shooting Incident:
Former President of the United States Donald Trump has miraculously survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Mid-speech, a sudden burst of gunfire erupted, barely missing him. Videos surfacing show the projectile grazing the edge of his right ear. A mere 2 centimeters could have turned the rally into a grave scenario.
At the sound of the first gunshot, Trump exclaimed, 'Oh,' and reached for his ear, followed by the sound of two more shots. He then ducked for cover.
After the attack, Trump stated, "It felt like the bullet went straight through my ear."
In the wake...
Seconds after the assault, Trump stood back up, his right hand stained with blood from his face. As he clenched his fist, the crowd chanted in fervor. His motorcade soon departed the scene.
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Local authorities reported that the site was cleared by police soon after Trump's evacuation.
The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident. Updates were delivered by the United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and the White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall.
'The bullet grazed my skin...'
"I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement agencies for their swift response to the shooting," Trump said post-attack. "Most importantly, my condolences go out to the family of the deceased and injured at the rally. It's unbelievable that such an action can take place in our country. The shooter, now deceased, remains unidentified. I immediately realized something was wrong when I heard a loud noise, the sound of a bullet, and felt it cut through my skin," he added.
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Trump was seen with blood on his ear following the attack. Snipers could be seen stationed near him on stage, promptly responding to the threat. Trump himself managed to evade injury as the flying bullet passed only through his ear.
'Trump is fine...'
According to an AP report, Trump's spokesperson Steven Cheung stated, "President Trump thanked law enforcement for their quick action during this abhorrent act. He is well and undergoing a medical evaluation."
The Secret Service issued a statement ensuring that "the former president is safe." District Attorney of Butler County, Richard Goldinger, confirmed via telephone interview that the suspected gunman is deceased and that at least one rally attendee lost their life.
