“The Bullet Pierced Upper Part Of My Right Ear”: Former President Trump Reveals After Shooting at Campaign Rally
Donald Trump has released a statement following a shooting incident at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left one person dead and another seriously injured. The former president sustained a minor injury, revealing that a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
Trump expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and law enforcement for their rapid response and extended condolences to the families of the victims. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, hearing loud bangs and seeing people going down, confused.
The Secret Service quickly rushed Trump off the stage and into an SUV, confirming his safety and declaring the area an active crime scene. Trump stated that the shooter is now dead, but no further information is known at this time.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama have condemned the violence, wishing Trump a speedy recovery. Biden emphasized the need for national unity against violence, while Obama reiterated that political violence has no place in democracy.
The incident occurred as Trump began his final rally before the Republican Party convention, leaving attendees shaken. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the motive behind the shooting.
