Gunshots At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania as Ex-President Rushed Off-Stage
Donald Trump was giving a speech in Pennsylvania when he appeared to fall to the ground – at which point he was surrounded by armed security staff.
Saturday 13 July 2024 23:22
Gunshots have reportedly been fired at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, with the former president rushed off-stage by security staff.
Trump appeared to fall to the ground as he was giving a speech. He was quickly surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute.
He then rose to his feet and pumped his fist in the air, before being escorted off stage and into a vehicle. He was then driven away from the scene.
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Video appeared to show blood on his ear as he was taken away. The former president appeared to be clutching the side of his head as he fell to the ground.
Republican senator for Ohio, J.D. Vance, said in a post on the X social media platform: “Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok.”
The US Secret Service said Mr Trump was now “safe” and that it had implemented measures around the former president.
It also said that an investigation had been launched – but did not give any further details.
US President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters as he walked out of church in Delaware, said he was not briefed on the reported shooting.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
Source: Sky News
