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Donald Trump was rushed off stage after shots were fired at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage with blood visible on the side of his head and his ear after shots were fired just minutes into his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump is reported to be safe.
Trump was just minutes into his speech when he reached for the side of his face as popping sounds rang out over the rally. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded him and escorted him into a vehicle, walking him off the stage with agents on all sides. Trump pumped his fist in the air as he was escorted off, and the crowd cheered as he raised his arms.
Reporters at the scene saw smoke and initially thought the sounds were fireworks before realizing it was gunfire. Screams from the audience echoed as law enforcement encircled Trump.
In a parking lot near the event site, a mother and son attending the rally told NBC News that people in the crowd were injured and carried away. Attendees remained at the scene for 10 to 15 minutes after Trump was taken away, after which they were informed it was an active crime scene and escorted out.
The threat has been “contained,” according to officials. A Secret Service spokesperson confirmed that Trump is safe and that the situation is now an active investigation.
Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, thanked law enforcement and first responders for their quick action, stating that Trump is “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
Donald Trump defiantly holds up fist after being potentially shot
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Donald Trump is rushed offstage during rally
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Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face
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Trump is seen surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage
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The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear
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Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024
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Agents surrounded Trump after shots were fired
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Donald Trump was rushed to the ground by Secret Service agents
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Secret Service agents assisted following the apparent attack
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Trump was rushed to the ground by Secret Service agents
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Donald Trump is seen under Secret Service agents protecting him
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Blood was visible on Trump’s face
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Trump supporters browse vendors before his campaign event at Butler Farm Show
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Trump supporters at the event
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People wait for the start of Donald Trump campaign rally
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People wait for the start of Donald Trump campaign rally
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People wait for the start of Donald Trump campaign rally
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People participate in the pledge of allegiance at a campaign rally for Donald Trump
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People wait for the start of Donald Trump campaign rally
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Law enforcement officers move during shooting at Donald Trump rally
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Secret Service agent points towards something in crowd
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Law enforcement officers move during shooting at Trump rally
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Secret Service surrounds Donald Trump
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A Secret Service member and Trump supporters on the ground
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A person is removed by state police from the stands after shots were fired
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