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JUST IN: Trump Releases Statement After Apparent Assassination Attempt

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The Trump Campaign has released a statement after former President Donald Trump appears to have survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Just minutes into the former president’s speech, what sounded like gunfire erupted just after 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Secret Service agents immediately dove on the former president, who appeared to be grabbing his ear.

He was then helped to his feet by Secret Service agents before giving a thumbs up to the crowd. The president’s ear appeared to be bleeding, though it is unclear if he has sustained any additional injuries at this time.

The Secret Service issued a statement on the incident shortly after 6:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. 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.”

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The White House also released a statement confirming that President Biden has been briefed on what is only being described at this time as an “incident.”

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) was in the front row alongside Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Senate candidate Dave McCormick at the time of the incident. The congressman reported that he heard 8-10 shots and believed to see multiple people down in the front row.

The Butler County district attorney reported that one person is believed to be dead. WTAE reporter Mike Valente added that it is believed to have been someone in the crowd.



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