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Trump evacuated from rally after shots fired

Former President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after shots were fired. Trump appeared to be bleeding from the side of the head but was able to raise a fist to his supporters while being swallowed up by Secret Service and escorted off the stage. “An incident […]

Former President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after shots were fired.

Trump appeared to be bleeding from the side of the head but was able to raise a fist to his supporters while being swallowed up by Secret Service and escorted off the stage.

“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is surrounded by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) denounced the shooting and said in a statement that he had been briefed on the incident.

“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable,” Shapiro said. “It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.”

Former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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