(WBAP/KLIF) – BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage at his campaign event in Pennsylvania this afternoon. Trump was just a few minutes into his speech before gun shots were heard. He was then quickly moved off the stage by the Secret Service. While Trump appears to have been injured, the Secret Service has stated that the former president is safe. After the incident Trump was immediately taken to a local hospital, and has since been released. The shooter has been pronounced dead.
After recovering form the incident Trump posted the following on his account on Truth Social:
“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Both the FBI and the Secret Service are investigating the incident.
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