Following an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, video was released that appears to show former President Donald Trump yelling “fight!”
Multiple shots were reportedly fired at the rally, with at least one bullet apparently hitting the former president in the ear as he addressed the large crowd. Clearly visible He pumped his fist to let his supporters know he wasn't going down without a fight.
Trump, covered in blood, stands up and yells “fight” after assassination attempt pic.twitter.com/m4lXG8gbvs
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 13, 2024
Covered in blood and surrounded by Secret Service agents, Trump is seen shouting “Fight, fight, fight!” before being escorted to a secure location. (Related: 'Get rid of Trump': Leftists fantasize Biden has 'immunity' to assassinate Trump and Supreme Court justices)
“President Trump thanks the police and emergency responders who acted swiftly in response to this heinous act. He is in good health and is being examined at a local medical facility. More details will be provided in due course,” the Trump campaign said. Said Following what appears to be an assassination attempt.
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen being escorted off stage with what appears to be blood on his face and surrounded by Secret Service agents during a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show Co. in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally today after what sounded like gunshots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP.
The former US president was about to sing his first song to the crowd when he was surrounded by security guards and hustled off the stage with blood coming from his right ear.
Trump was forced into an SUV and driven away. (Photo: Rebecca Droke/AFP) (Photo: Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images)
BUTLER, PA – JULY 13: A crowd reacts during a rally for former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BUTLER, PA – JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is hurriedly escorted off the stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BUTLER, PA – JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is hurriedly escorted off the stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
BREAKING: Gunfight breaks out at Trump rally in Pennsylvania pic.twitter.com/8iZVv2rMPa
— DC Shorts (@theDCshorts) July 13, 2024
In the full video of the incident, what sounds like a gunshot can be heard over the commotion of the crowd, and Trump appears to have reacted instantly to the threat, reportedly being shot in the neck or ear area.
Trump showed no signs of flinching.
The video shows members of the crowd behind Trump in the stands taking cover as screams begin to ring out, more gunshots are then heard and US Secret Service agents appear to surround the former president.
The gunfire seemed to stop for a moment, then another shot was heard, then there was relative silence.
This is breaking news and will be updated.
