Secret Service agents rushed former President Donald Trump off the stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday after what appeared to be gunshots caused a stir. Video footage showed Trump reaching for his face and then crouching as Secret Service agents swiftly surrounded him. Witnesses reported hearing popping sounds, prompting screams from the crowd.
Trump, who had blood visible on the side of his head and ear, was speaking when the incident occurred. The audience reacted with shock as security personnel took action to secure the area.
Trump was subsequently escorted to a vehicle and evacuated from the venue.
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President Joe Biden, currently in Delaware for the weekend, has been briefed on the situation, according to a senior White House official.
Politicians quickly took to social media to express their concerns and offer prayers for Trump’s well-being immediately after the incident unfolded.
Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X that he is “praying for President Trump,” moments after the incident.
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik also posted on the platform, saying, “Please pray for President Trump, his family, and all of the patriots at today’s rally in Pennsylvania.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
