Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday – with the former president bundled off stage with his face bloodied after a bullet hit his ear.
The gunman was killed by Secret Service agents after he fired at the crowd from outside the perimeter. A person in the crowd was killed and two others were injured.
The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the “subject involved” in the shooting.
The assassination attempt happened 15 minutes after Trump went on stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening, with around seven or eight popping sounds heard.
The former president dropped behind a podium as his Secret Service team swarmed around him. He was hoisted and removed from the stage by several agents with blood on his right ear and down his cheek.
A post on Trump’s Truth Social account says that he “was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear”, adding: “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.”
In remarks from Delaware, President Joe Biden said that “there’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick.”
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FBI names 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the ‘subject involved’
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Donald Trump says he’s ‘fine’ after being rushed off stage
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Republicans rally behind Trump after assassination attempt
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Trump says he felt bullet ‘ripping through skin’ of his ear
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Audience member killed and two in critical condition
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Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was registered as a Republican voter
Trump assassination attempt: What we know so far
08:43 , Andy Gregory
Here’s what we know so far on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania:
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Shots rang out shortly after the ex-president took to the stage, and he was dived upon by security personnel before emerging bloodied with his fist raised in the air.
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The ex-president later said a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
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An audience member was killed in the gunfire and two others were critically injured.
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The FBI has identified the suspected gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. He was outside the perimeter when the bullets were fired, and was shot and killed by the Secret Service.
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The FBI has confirmed the incident is being treated as an assassination attempt.
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President Joe Biden has spoken to Mr Trump and said “there’s no place in America for this kind of violence”, adding: “We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this.”
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The attack – inside the city of Butler – fell just three days before the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, where Trump is expected to receive the party’s nomination for president.
UK minister condemns ‘appalling, horrific’ attack on Trump
09:10 , Andy Gregory
Cabinet minister Lucy Powell has condemned what she said was “an appalling, horrific attack”.
The House of Commons leader said there is “no place for political violence” in our democracy.
While Ms Powell said the UK’s general election was one of the “great things about our democracy”, she added: “But we have to remember that underneath that, there has been this growing sense of insecurity and hate and attacks. It is something that we need to take action on.”
‘A miracle’ Trump survived, says Boris Johnson
09:03 , Andy Gregory
Boris Johnson has described it as “a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an attempted assassination”.
It is a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an attempted assassination. As we give thanks for his safety we are reminded once again of the tragic fragility of democracy in the face of violence and unreason. Our thoughts are with the president and the Trump family.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 14, 2024
Watch live: Outside White House after Donald Trump shot at rally in ‘assassination attempt’
09:00 , Shahana Yasmin
Watch a live feed outside the White House on Sunday, 14 July, after Donald Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Around 6pm on Saturday, several popping sounds were heard before the former president ducked behind a podium and was swarmed by security detail. He was removed from the stage with blood on his ear, and raised a fist to the air in the aftermath.
One person in the crowd was killed and two others were injured.
Secret Service agents killed the gunman, who shot at the crowd from outside the perimeter.
The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the “subject involved” in the shooting.
Live: Outside White House after Donald Trump shot at rally in ‘assassination attempt’
Photographer at rally recalls moment shots rang out: ‘Could I be shot?’
08:30 , Shahana Yasmin
New York Times photographer Doug Mills, who was present at the rally where Donald Trump was shot at, recalls the moment when the gunman began shooting.
“I kept taking pictures. He went down behind the lectern, and I thought, ‘Oh my God, something’s happened,’” he told New York Times.
“Then all the agents started running on the stage, and they basically completely covered him. I could hear them yelling. At first someone saying, ‘Sir, sir, sir’.
“I could see blood on his face. I kept taking pictures. As tough as he looked in that one picture with his fist looking very defiant, the next frame I took, he looked completely drained. Very, very shocked.
“I’ve always feared being in this situation. I always wondered what I’d do in this situation. I hope I get the right shot. I hope I’m not shot myself.
“At first I thought right away, ‘Could I be shot?’ It was scary.
I’ve never been in a more horrific scene. As much as I’ve covered presidents for 35 to 40 years, it’s not something I ever wanted to witness.”
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler (AP)
European leaders condemn Trump’s attempted assassination
08:17 , Andy Gregory
France’s Emmanuel Macron wished Donald Trump a “speedy recovery” and called the incident a “tragedy” in a statement posted on X.
My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt. I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.
My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt. I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 14, 2024
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said, “Violence and hatred have no place in a democracy,” on X.
Quiero trasladar mi más rotunda condena al ataque sufrido por Donald Trump durante un mitin en Pensilvania.
La violencia y el odio no tienen cabida en una democracia.
Mis mejores deseos para una pronta recuperación al expresidente Trump y al resto de heridos y mi más sincero…
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) July 14, 2024
Latvia’s prime minister Evika Siliņa also posted a statement on X, writing that she was “Shocked by the attack”.
Shocked by the attack on former President Donald Trump, I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Such acts of political violence have no place in any society.
— Evika Siliņa
(@EvikaSilina) July 14, 2024
Airspace over Bethel Park closed for security reasons
07:56 , Shahana Yasmin
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday that the airspace over Bethel Park was closed “effective immediately” for special security reasons, reported Reuters.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who has been identified by the FBI as the “suspect involved” in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park.
Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was registered as a Republican voter, but donated to a Democratic-aligned group
07:44 , Shahana Yasmin
According to public records, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who the FBI has identified as the “suspect involved” in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, was registered as a Republican voter, according to a listing in Pennsylvania’s voter database that matched his name, age, and the address linked to Crooks in public records, CNN reported.
However, federal campaign finance reports show that he had made a $15 contribution to a Democratic-aligned political action committee called Progressive Turnout Project on 20 January 2021, the report added.
Matthew Crooks lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park.
Trump’s campaign managers say heightened security measures being implemented
07:30 , Shahana Yasmin
Donald Trump’s campaign managers said they will be employing additional security measures after he was shot at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, reported CNN.
Campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita sent staffers a memo saying they “remain horrified” and “hope that this horrendous act will bring our team, and indeed the nation, together in unity and we must renew our commitment to safety and peace for our country”.
“We condemn all forms of violence, and will not tolerate dangerous rhetoric on social media.”
The memo also said that the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will continue as planned, “where we will nominate our President to be the brave and fearless nominee of our Party”.
“In moments of tragedy and horror, we must be resolute in our mission to reelect President Trump.”
FBI ‘working feverishly’ to identify the shooter and his motives
07:00 , Shahana Yasmin
FBI is “working feverishly” to establish the identity of the suspect, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office said.
At a press conference in Butler, Pennsylvania, he said: “We have intelligence analysts as well, working from our field office in Pittsburgh, working feverishly to attempt to identify the individual who did this and any motives behind why this was done.”
He added that law enforcement had found suspicious packages around the area where the gunman was found, but bags left behind by attendees were also being treated as explosive devices. The location of the rally was still being treated as an active crime scene.
“We are close to identification. As soon as we are 100 per cent confident in who an individual is, we’ll share it with the press,” he said.
“With that being said, also, we do not currently have an identified motive, although our investigators are working tirelessly to attempt to identify what that motive was.”
FBI names Thomas Matthew Crooks as ‘subject involved’ in Trump rally shooting
06:50 , Shahana Yasmin
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that it had identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the “subject involved” in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, reported Reuters.
Secret Service releases a statement after shooting at Trump rally
06:45 , Shahana Yasmin
Spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement on X: We are grateful to the Secret Service team and our law enforcement partners for their swift action. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy.”
“During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.
“US Secret Service personnel neutralised the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated.
“One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation.”
Here is the latest information from our investigation. We are grateful to the Secret Service team and our law enforcement partners for their swift action. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/E8FazqtUVZ
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 14, 2024
Democrats condemn ‘political violence’ at Trump rally incident
06:30 , Shahana Yasmin
Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Tammy Baldwin and California Governor Gavin Newsomwere among those denouncing “political violence” after a bloodied Trump was rushed from the stage by Secret Service agents on Saturday.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey said that violence was “never acceptable” and urged those on the ground at the rally to listen to law enforcement.
“I am monitoring the situation at President Trump’s rally in Butler and I’ve reached out to the State Police to offer support,” he wrote on X. “Political violence is never acceptable and I am hoping former president Trump & all attendees are safe. Everyone in Butler should listen to law enforcement.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X: “I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.”
Mike Bedigan has the full story…
Democrats condemn ‘political violence’ and send prayers to Trump
Biden back at the White House
06:15 , Shahana Yasmin
Joe Biden landed at Joint Base Andrews, about 30km from the White House, after cutting short a weekend trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The White House said that both the president and vice president Kamala Harris will receive a briefing from Homeland Security and law enforcement officials on the assassination attempt on Trump at his rally.
Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md (AP)
Trump lands in New Jersey
06:06 , Shahana Yasmin
Video posted by Margo Martin, deputy director of communications for Donald Trump, showed the former president leaving his plane at Newark Liberty International Airport, flanked by members of the US Secret Service.
Trump will spend the night at his private golf club in nearby Bedminster, New Jersey, reported AP.
FBI says ‘surprising’ that shooter was able to fire multiple shots
05:57 , Shahana Yasmin
Kevin Rojek, FBI special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh office, said it was “surprising” that the gunman was able to fire multiple shots at Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Asked if law enforcement only discovered the gunman was on the roof when he began firing, Rojek responded: “That is the assessment at this time.”
“We’re still working through the security apparatus that the Secret Service had in place, what potentially happened,” he added.
“There’s going to be a long investigation into exactly what took place and how the individual was able to get access to the location, what type of weapon he had. All that is really days, weeks, and months of investigation.”
All casualties from shooting were adult men
05:53 , Shahana Yasmin
The authorities said in the press conference that the victims of the shooting have been identified, but the details will not be publicly shared yet.
The shooting left one man attending the rally dead, and two critically injured. The gunman was also shot and killed by Secret Service agents.
Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that all three were adult men.
“We have notified a number of family members, but they have not had an opportunity to notify extended family,” he said.
The FBI is, meanwhile, working on identifying the gunman through “doing biometric confirmations”. The suspect reportedly did not carry any identification on him.
More world leaders condemn shooting at Trump’s rally
05:45 , Shahana Yasmin
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida said: “We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy.”
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said he is “relieved” Trump is safe after a shooting, calling the incident an “inexcusable attack”.
“There is no place for violence in the democratic process. I am relieved to hear reports that former president Trump is now safe,” he said.
“We must lower the temperature of debate – there is nothing to be served by some of the escalation of rhetoric”.
Donald Trump is surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posted a statement on X, saying: “The attack against ex-president Donald Trump must be repudiated vehemently by all defenders of democracy and politics.”
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said his “thoughts and prayers” were with Trump “in these dark hours”.
Ivanka Trump condemns ‘senseless violence’
05:30 , Shahana Yasmin
Trump’s eldest daughter Ivanka Trump posted a message on Instagram thanking supporters and law enforcement officials for their response.
“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country.
“I love you Dad, today and always.”
FBI calls the shooting an ‘assassination attempt’ in press conference
05:08 , Shahana Yasmin
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office Kevin P Rojek said they were classifying Trump’s shooting at his rally as an “assassination attempt against our former president Donald Trump”.
He said they were “not prepared to identify who the shooter is” till they were “100 per cent confident”. They have also not yet identified a motive.
An official said the law enforcement agency was currently “looking at photographs” and “trying to run his DNA and get biometric confirmation”.
ABC News reported that law enforcement officials said the suspect was perched on a rooftop and used an AR-style rifle.
“At this time we have no reason to believe there is any other existing threat out there,” added Lt. Col. George Bivens of Pennsylvania state police.
The FBI had no prior threat information related to this event.
Investigators have tentatively identified Trump shooter
05:00 , Shahana Yasmin
Federal investigators have made a tentative identification of the man who shot at Trump today at the former president’s rally in Pennsylvania.
The FBI said he was approximately 20 years old, male, and from Pennsylvania.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns the shooting
04:50 , Shahana Yasmin
The latest message of concern comes from India’s prime minister Modi who posted a message on hoping for Trump’s “speedy recovery”.
“Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people.”
Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024
Pennsylvania governor says Trump has left Butler
04:39 , Shahana Yasmin
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro posted on X, stating that Trump departed Butler “under the protection of the US Secret Service and with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police”.
Shapiro said that federal law enforcement will lead the investigation into the shooting at the rally while “Pennsylvania State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting of the other victims”.
He also said that he was “in regular communication with law enforcement on the ground in Pennsylvania and have spoken with President Biden who offered his full support”.
Under the protection of US Secret Service and with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police, former President Trump has now left the Butler area. Lori and I are thankful that his team reports that he is fine and we continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery.
We…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 14, 2024
WATCH: Trump leaves hospital after assassination attempt
04:30 , Kelly Rissman
Trump supporters receive email after shooting: ‘I will never surrender!’
04:26 , Shahana Yasmin
Donald Trump sent an email to his supporters with a short message after being injured by a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally.
“THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM DONALD TRUMP,” the brief email read. “I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!”
FBI to lead investigation into shooting
04:14 , Shahana Yasmin
The FBI has said that it “has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency” that is investigating Trump’s shooting.
“Special agents of the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office responded immediately, to include crisis response team members and evidence response technicians,” the bureau said.
“We will continue to support this investigation with the full resources of the FBI, alongside our partners at the US Secret Service and state and local law enforcement. Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to call our tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.”
WATCH: Frantic video from Trump rally crowd shows chaos during shooting
03:50 , Shahana Yasmin
Dan Meuser describes the scene at the Trump rally: ‘It was just a lot of mayhem’
04:02 , Shahana Yasmin
Rep. Dan Meuser was in the front row with other Republican elected officials and candidates when the shots were fired.
“It was pretty clear after the first pop that it was gunfire,” he told the AP. “My eyes were glued on Trump,” he said. “It was just a lot of mayhem, and a terrible, terrible tragedy—a terrible shame.”
The congressman added that he had met with Trump earlier in the evening and that Trump was “loose” and “cool” and made jokes.
Meuser said he hoped for a more balanced approach going forward. “The level of lack of civility and hostility—maybe this will send a ringing signal to all those to cool it,” he said.
Biden and Harris receive post-shooting briefing
03:41 , Alex Woodward
After his brief remarks on Saturday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris received an updated briefing from the following homeland security and law enforcement officials, according to the White House.
Secret Service director Kim Cheatle, Homeland Security director Alejandro Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI director Christopher Wray were among officials who briefed the president and vice president.
Trump’s Pennsylvania rally, mapped
03:26 , Alex Woodward
RNC will continue as scheduled, with Trump in attendance
03:19 , Alex Woodward
Next week’s Republican National Convention — when Trump will receive the party’s nomination for president for a third time — will proceed as scheduled, according to GOP officials and his campaign.
“As was communicated earlier this evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action,” according to the statement from Republican National Committee chairs Michael Whatley and Lara Trump and Trump advisers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita
“President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States,” they added.
“As our party’s nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again.”
Biden says ‘no place in America for this kind of violence’
03:14 , Kelly Rissman
Speaking from a convention center at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Biden said he has been “thoroughly briefed by all the agencies in the federal government” on the situation and that he’s attempted to get ahold of Trump but had been unsuccessful, because he was “with his doctors.”
Biden said he plans on speaking with Trump’s doctors as well, and said there was “no place in America for this kind of violence.”
“It’s sick,” he said. “It’s sick.”
Biden said the incident at the rally demonstrates one of the reasons why “we have to united this country” and said Americans “cannot allow for this to be happening.”
“We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this,” he said.
“The bottom line is that the Trump rally was a rally that he should have been able to be conducted peacefully, without any problem … the idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of. It’s just not appropriate. And we, everybody, everybody must condemn it,” the president said.
Andrew Feinberg has the full story…
Biden says ‘no place in America for this violence’ after Trump injured in shooting
Trump’s former chief of staff says he is ‘heartbroken’ after Trump rally shooting
03:12 , Kelly Rissman
“President Trump is in my prayers after surviving this assassination attempt. We are also heartbroken that reports indicate that at least one innocent person has been killed and perhaps others have been injured. This horrific violence has no place in America,” Reince Priebus, the chair of the Republican National Convention host committee, said in a statement.
The convention is scheduled to begin Monday. He said: “Guests have already begun to arrive in Wisconsin, and we look forward to working with the Republican National Committee to welcome everyone to Milwaukee this week.”
Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen denounced the attack
03:09 , Kelly Rissman
Just in: Biden will return to Washington DC tonight
03:09 , Alex Woodward
Joe Biden is returning to Washington DC tonight following an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
He is now scheduled to leave Delaware shortly.
WATCH: Trump leaves hospital after assassination attempt-.mp4
03:08 , Kelly Rissman
Tiffany Trump condemns political violence in heartfelt tribute to her father
03:06 , Kelly Rissman
The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive. Political violence is never the answer. God bless the secret service and law enforcement who fearlessly intervened. Please include the families of the victims in your…
— Tiffany Ariana Trump (@TiffanyATrump) July 14, 2024
Republican lawmakers blame Biden for shooting at Trump rally that left former president injured
02:15 , Kelly Rissman
A freshman Republican has accused PresidentJoe Biden of ordering the shooting at a rally in Pennsylvaniathat left Donald Trump injured.
The former president was rushed from the stage soon after he began to speak on Saturday, with blood running down his face, by his Secret Service detail who bundled him into a waiting motorcade. Trump’s campaign said that is he “fine” and being “checked out a local medical facility.”
Secret Service agents killed the suspected shooter, who was outside the rally when the shots were fired, according to law enforcement officials.
Read the full story…
Republicans blame Biden for shooting at Trump rally that left ex-president injured
Trump says he felt bullet ‘ripping through skin’ of his ear in first comments since rally shooting
02:12 , Kelly Rissman
Donald Trump described in graphic detail the moment he said he was shot through the ear in his first comments following an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
“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,” the former president said in a post on Truth Social.
“Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening,” he added.
Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their response to the shooting and paid condolences to the family of a rally-goer who was reported killed in the attack.
Read the full story…
Trump says he felt bullet ‘ripping through the skin’ when he was shot in ear at rally
Trump’s children react to harrowing incident
02:09 , Kelly Rissman
“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country,” Ivanka wrote on Truth Social. “I love you Dad, today and always.”
Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ political violence after shooting at Trump rally
01:56 , Kelly Rissman
Trump speaks out on Truth Social after shooting
01:51 , Alex Woodward
A post on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account says that he “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,” he added.
“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,” the post reads.
“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!”
Vice President Kamala Harris: ‘Violence such as this has no place in our nation’
01:31 , Alex Woodward
Vice President Kamala Harris has been briefed at the shooting at Trump’s rally, she said in a statement.
“Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured,” she added. “We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting. We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.”
She said that “violence such as this has no place in our nation” and that “we must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.”
Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg says his prayers are with Trump and his family
01:28 , Alex Woodward
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office prosecuted Trump before a jury in New York City found him guilty of 34 felonies in May, said in a statement that “political violence in any form is abhorrent and unacceptable.”
“I commend the Secret Service on their swift response and my thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump and his family,” he added.
Meanwhile, Republican Senator Mike Lee, among GOP members of Congress who have condemned the criminal investigations into the former president, has called on President Joe Biden to “immediately order that all federal criminal charges against President Trump be dropped, and to ask the governors of New York and Georgia to do the same.”
Statement by U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Ambassador Robert O’Brien, former U.S. National Security Advisor on today’s events in Pennsylvania.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
“We’ve got to take the political temperature down, as evidenced by what happened in Pennsylvania today. We call on…
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) July 14, 2024
WATCH: Secret Service rush Trump off stage after apparent gunshots at rally
01:22 , Kelly Rissman
Biden plans to speak with Trump as he delivers remarks from police station promising more updates this evening
01:19 , Alex Woodward
President Joe Biden spoke briefly from a police station in Delaware noting that he has been “thoroughly briefed by all the agencies in the federal government” following today’s shooting in Pennsylvania.
“I have tried to get a hold of Donald. He’s with his doctors. Apparently he’s doing well. I plan on talking to them shortly. I hope when I get back to the telephone,” he said.
“Look, there’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick. It’s sick. It’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country. We cannot allow for this to be happening,” he added.
“We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this. And so I want to thank the Secret Service and all the agencies, including the state agencies, that have engaged in making sure that the people who and we have more detail to come relative to other injury, other people may be injured in the audience.”
The president said he intends to come back later tonight with more information.
“ If we don’t, if I’m not able to give, it’s not a convenient for you all. But the bottom line is that the Trump rally was a rally that he should have been able to be conducted peacefully, without any problem,” he said.
“But the idea, the idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of. It’s just not appropriate,” he said. “And we, everybody, everybody must condemn it. Everybody.”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned political violence ‘in the strongest terms’
01:18 , Kelly Rissman
“We are shocked by the scenes at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. We condemn all forms of political violence in the strongest terms and we send our best wishes to President Trump and his family at this time,” a statement from Downing Street read.
Emergency doctor recounts giving CPR to victim
01:11 , Kelly Rissman
An emergency room doctor recounted to CBS News about trying to save someone in the crowd.
The doctor said the person was shot in the head and he could see “brain matter.”
He did CPR and chest compressions on the victim, the doctor said.
A helicopter could be heard in the background, which the doctor said was coming to rescue the victim.
Former president Barack Obama: ‘Use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics
01:09 , Alex Woodward
Former President Barack Obama has joined a chorus of American officials urging against political violence and wishing for Donald Trump’s recovery.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” he said in a statement on social media. “Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.”
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
