Donald Trump Shot at during Pennsylvania Rally

Donald Trump Shot At. At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, this Saturday, panic broke out when a series of gunshots were heard. Secret Service agents jumped on Donald Trump to protect him, confirming that the former president was unharmed.

In the midst of the tumult, Trump showed signs of resistance, asking to retrieve his shoes while agents protected him. The scene became a melting pot of emotions, from shouts of “USA! USA! USA!” to the deployment of armed troops and the quick transfer of the former president to a safe location.

The video captured by NBC News shows the intensity of the moment, with agents shouting instructions as they secured the area. The blood on Trump’s ear and the presence of snipers on nearby roofs underscored the severity of the event, fueling concerns about a serious attempt on his life.

The shooting resulted in two deaths: the alleged shooter and a spectator, as confirmed by local district attorney Richard Goldringer. Another spectator is seriously injured. The swift action of law enforcement and first responders was crucial during the incident, Trump said, who also thanked the medical personnel who assessed him at a medical facility.

Reactions from the Political Circle

President Joe Biden, informed about the incident, expressed relief for Trump’s safety and extended his prayers to him and his family, as well as to everyone present at the rally. He stressed national unity to condemn any form of violence.

Former President George W. Bush and U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and JD Vance joined in the shows of support for Trump after the attack. From Mexico, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and virtually president Claudia Sheinbaum also strongly condemned the violent act, underscoring the irrationality and inhumanity of violence.

From Mexico, both President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and virtually President Claudia Sheinbaum strongly condemned the attack against Donald Trump. López Obrador called the act irrational and inhumane, emphasizing the need to reject any form of violence. For her part, Sheinbaum assured that violence does not lead to any positive result, reiterating her position against violent acts in any context.