Footage emerged of former President Donald Trump appearing to shout, “FIGHT,” following an apparent assassination attempt at a Saturday campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Multiple rounds were reportedly fired at the campaign rally, with at least one of the bullets appearing to strike the former president’s ear as he spoke to an enormous crowd. Even before the Trump campaign announced he was “fine,” Trump could clearly be seen with his fist in the air, letting his supporters know he wasn’t going down without a “FIGHT!”
Trump Seen Standing Up, Bloodied Shouting “FIGHT” After Assassination Attempt pic.twitter.com/m4lXG8gbvs
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Trump, bloodied and surrounded by Secret Service personnel, appeared to shout, “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!” before being escorted to safety. (RELATED: ‘Take Out Trump’: Left-Wingers Fantasize About Biden Having ‘Immunity’ To Assassinate Trump, SCOTUS Justices)
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“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’s campaign said following the apparent assassination attempt.
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at today’s rally after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP.
The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who hustled him off the stage as he pumped his first to the crowd.
Trump was bundled into an SUV and driven away. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: The crowd reacts at republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump’s rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BREAKING: Gunfire Breaks Out at Trump Rally in PA pic.twitter.com/8iZVv2rMPa
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In the full video of the event, a sound seemingly similar to that of a gun firing can be heard amid the sounds from the crowd. Trump appears to have immediately reacted to the danger and was reportedly hit on the neck or ear area.
Trump did not appear to flinch.
Video shows the crowd behind Trump in the stands take cover as screams start to echo. United States Secret Service seemingly dog-pile the former president as additional shots appear to be heard.
The shots appear to cease momentarily, then one more appears to be heard, before relative quiet falls.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.