A bloody Donald Trump was escorted off the stage during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania after someone appeared to fire shots at the former President.
The apparent shooting happened during a Trump rally in Butler, Pa. Several loud bangs began in the middle of his remarks before Trump grabbed his own neck and fell to the floor. Secret Service immediately rushed the stage to cover Trump as more and more shots rang out.
TRUMP WAS JUST SHOT ON LIVE TV
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 13, 2024
Please stop what you're doing and pray pic.twitter.com/jlYtCeRe3O
Trump was led off the stage with blood dripping from his ear, neck and face. While the Secret Service attempted to rush Trump off the stage, the former president demanded. “wait,” and then held up a fist to the audience, gaining him massive applause before eventually leaving the stage.
Trump raises a fist in defiance seconds after getting shot in the head
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 13, 2024
Blood is still dripping from his face pic.twitter.com/9SSb7daEuJ
Details are still scant, but Trump appears not to be seriously injured.
Alabama lawmakers swiftly came out to ask for prayers for Trump.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn)
God bless President Trump. Our prayers are with him.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) July 13, 2024
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery)
Wesley and I are praying for President Trump and everyone at the rally.
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise)
Everyone please join me in praying for President Trump. pic.twitter.com/Z751f3eHJg
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile)
Please join me in praying for President Trump.
— Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville)
I’m closely monitoring what has unfolded in Pennsylvania. Of course I’m praying for President Trump and that he was not seriously injured.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville)
I’m praying for President Trump and his family following today’s horrific act of violence.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover)
Everyone please join me in praying for President Trump. https://t.co/8oVxneuKLU
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) July 13, 2024
Gov. Kay Ivey.
My thoughts and prayers are with President Donald Trump and his family. I ask Alabamians to join me in praying for his swift recovery.
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) July 13, 2024
Attorney General Steve Marshall.
Americans, regardless of political party, need to stop and pray for Pres. Trump and for our country. https://t.co/xS9WQzAIDV
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) July 13, 2024
Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth.
Praying for President Trump
— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) July 13, 2024
Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville).
Please join me in praying for President Trump and those affected at his rally today.
— Nathaniel Ledbetter (@RepLedbetter) July 13, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen.
May God bless @realDonaldTrump, the Secret Service men and women who serve to protect and may God bless this nation.
— Wes Allen (@WesAllenAlabama) July 13, 2024
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