An assassination attempt was carried out against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting is currently being investigated.
Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out. Trump then appeared to be struck and ducked to the ground with Secret Service rushing to cover the former president. He then regained his balance and stood back up defiantly pumping his fist with blood dripping down his face:
The moment it happened. pic.twitter.com/BNMulK0TSU
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 13, 2024
BREAKING: Donald Trump pumps his fist as blood covers his face after ‘pops’ ring out. pic.twitter.com/XSLVR055bv
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 13, 2024
The President is currently being examined at a hospital near Butler, Pensylvania. His staff has said that he is in good condition.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
True to form, according to FOX, Trump told his security team, “Let me get my shoes,” as they hurried him off-stage.
The New York Post is reporting that the Secret Service counter-assault team “neutralized” the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks, 20, was from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
One attendee was killed during the shooting while two others are in serious condition according to Butler County DA Richard Goldinger.
Several of Alabama’s elected officials have called for prayers on social media.
Please pray for President Trump.
— Katie Britt (@KatieBrittforAL) July 13, 2024
Praying for President Trump
— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) July 13, 2024
Everyone please join me in praying for President Trump. pic.twitter.com/Z751f3eHJg
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) July 13, 2024
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
Please join me in praying for President Trump.
— Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) July 13, 2024
Please join me in praying for President Trump and those affected at his rally today.
— Nathaniel Ledbetter (@RepLedbetter) July 13, 2024
Thankful to hear that President Trump says he is fine and is being checked out at a nearby hospital.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) July 13, 2024
I’m praying for President Trump and his family following today’s horrific act of violence.
— Dale W. Strong (@RepDaleStrong) July 13, 2024
God bless President Trump. Our prayers are with him.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) July 13, 2024
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
Pray for President Donald Trump and for America.
We need to return this kind of determination to the White House. pic.twitter.com/8yEa4OTo14
— Senator Greg Reed (@SenatorGregReed) July 13, 2024
Join me in lifting President Trump and his family in our prayers and ask God to protect and shield him from further harm. He handled the situation with impressive courage and bravery. President Trump and all of us who support him remain committed to making America great again!
— Caroleene Dobson for Congress (@DobsonForAL) July 13, 2024
President Trump is a fighter and will not be intimidated by such barbarism. I am thankful for the law enforcement officers that kept our president safe and I wish him a speedy recovery. I am confident the parties responsible will face justice.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 13, 2024
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
The mainstream media are unbelievable. It is their radical rhetoric that incites individuals to senseless acts of violence. The American people deserve better. pic.twitter.com/qd2T7e61i4
— John Wahl (@ChairmanWahl) July 14, 2024
"The Alabama Republican Party is heartbroken by today’s attack on President Donald Trump. This disgraceful act of violence has no place in our society and is an attack on the very principles of freedom and liberty." @ChairmanWahl
FULL STATEMENT:https://t.co/LYYhNsV1ZV pic.twitter.com/ri3L5xxakk— ALGOP (@ALGOP) July 14, 2024
Join me in prayer for President Trump, his family, and everyone at the rally following the cowardly attack on his life. His bravery and resilience show the strength of America. May God protect our great country. pic.twitter.com/1zvKql5VQp
— Steve Livingston (@SenLivingstonAL) July 14, 2024
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
