Yep, it's an inside job. Pray for Trump
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Summary (footage below):
- Trump has responded, saying on Truth Social "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
- Secret Service says one spectator was killed and two were critically injured.
- Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear by a would-be assassin at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.
- Trump could be seen grabbing his ear and falling to the ground, before standing up and walking off stage.
- Approximately nine shots rang out.
- A member of the crowd, as well as the shooter, are dead following the assassination attempt.
- One Trump supporter says he alerted Secret Service before the shooting and was ignored.
- Trump's team reportedly asked for 'beefed up protection' and was rebuffed over and over by Biden DHS.
Update (2126ET): President Trump has responded on Truth Social, writing: "
I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening."
The Secret Service, which reportedly ignored a warning about the shooter climbing a building (see below), has issued the following statement:
During Former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 13 at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue. U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. U.S. Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and Former President Trump is safe. One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured. This incident is currently under investigation. and the Secret Service has notified the FBI.
Update (1918ET): Trump was grazed by a bullet and two people are dead, including the shooter, according to the Butler Country District Attorney.
According to
The Federalist's
Sean Davis,
"A source familiar with Trump’s security detail tells @FDRLST that the former and future president’s detail has been asking for beefed up protection and resources for weeks, but has been rebuffed time and again by Biden’s DHS.
DHS, which oversees Secret Service protective detail “wasn’t responsive to those requests” for more resources, the source said."
Longer clip with closer vantage (shooting at 21 seconds):
Nine shots were heard, including three before Trump grabbed his ear.
Some reported seeing
the military chase someone on the left hand side of the bleachers. The
Times is also reporting that
secret service is kicking out the press and has declared the venue a crime scene.
According to Secret Service spoksman, Anthony Guglielmi, Trump "is safe" after "an incident occurred" at the Pennsylvania rally.
Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said that
Trump is "fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility," adding that
Trump "thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act."
"Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok," GOP Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) posted on X.
One Trump supporter told the BBC that he and others saw the shooter before the assassination attempt,
alerted police and the secret service, and was ignored...
The incident comes days after Joe Biden and top Democrat donor Reid Hoffman make assassination comments.
And of course,
the Washington Post goes with "Trump Rushed Offstage From Rally After Loud Pops."
Yes, 'loud pops' ... 'loud noises,' really just an annoying sound is what we think they're trying to convey.