Shooting At Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania Rally? Shots Heard, Ex President Evacuated

Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud shots rang through the crowd. The former president was seen grabbing his neck and falling to the ground after the noises were heard. At this moment we do not know if the 78-year-old was shot.

Trump was surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute. He then rose to his feet and put his fist in the air, before being escorted off stage. Videos appeared to show blood on his ear as he was taken away. His motorcade has left the venue.

“Let me get my shoes,” Trump was heard saying as the situation unfolded. “Shooter down,” was heard from the podium microphone.

Trump was in Butler campaigning two days before the Republican National Convention.

Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage.

The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies did not immediately respond to messages.

President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident, the White House said.

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., posted a photo on X of Trump, his fist raised and his face bloody in front of an American flag, with the words: “He’ll never stop fighting to Save America.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X that he was praying for Trump.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said in a statement on X that he had been briefed on the situation and Pennsylvania state police were on hand at the rally site.

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

(With agency inputs)