Shots fired at Trump during campaign speech in Pennsylvania
Reports indicate that there was a shooting during Republican candidate Donald Trump’s election speech in Pennsylvania.
Trump was taken out of the speech by security forces after the shooting while blood was seen on his right ear.
Reporters present at the speech announced that they “heard a series of loud explosions” before Secret Service agents rushed towards Trump.
According to this report, the Secret Service immediately went to Trump and covered him. Officers took Trump, who was shaking his fists in the air at that moment, and took him outside the speech stage.
Fox News also announced: one of the Republican representatives of Congress who was in the front row of the rally said that he heard 8 to 10 shots and it seems that several people from the crowd have been hit.
The moment of shooting at Trump
A picture of the moment Trump fell after the shooting
Photo by Reuters of Trump, moments after the assassination attempt
Blood stains at Trump’s speech
Image of police snipers shooting Trump shooter
The scene that is said to be about the person who shot at Trump
The US Secret Security Service announced in a statement: an attacker fired several shots at him from a high place outside the gathering place of Trump supporters, and the forces of this service killed the attacker.
Some news sources, quoting the Butler Police Department, reported that the assailant’s name is Mark Violet, who is a member of the extreme leftist organization Antifa. A video of him has been published on his YouTube page, in which he said: “Justice is on the way”.
But New York revealed the true identity of the attacker after quoting the FBI and wrote: Thomas Matthew Crooks was the one who shot Trump. He was 20 years old and was killed by security forces.
The Washington Post newspaper also wrote: The assailant was connected to the Republican Party, and Crooks was registered as a “Republican” according to Pennsylvania state voter status records.
Images published of Trump’s assailant
Trump: I was shot
Trump wrote in a message on his social network called Truth Social: I was shot, a bullet passed above my right ear. After the injury, I was bleeding profusely and then I realized what happened.
Trump continued to write: It is unbelievable that something like this happened in our country and nothing is known about the shooter.
The incident of shooting Trump killed 2
The Washington Post announced that in addition to the shooter, another person was also shot and killed.
Trump left the hospital
News sources announced that after being shot in the ear, Donald Trump left the local hospital and will continue his election campaign as usual.
The former US president is scheduled to travel to Milwaukee on Sunday to participate in the opening of the Republican National Convention, which will be held on Monday.
Telephone conversation between Biden and Trump
The White House announced that US President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with Donald Trump, his election rival, who was shot.
The White House also said that Biden will brief Trump on Sunday with new details about the shooting Saturday evening local time. Biden also spoke with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy in the state of Pennsylvania where Trump was shot.
Reactions to Trump’s assassination
Obama: There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy
Reacting to the shooting of Trump, the former president of the United States said: “Although we still do not know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former president Trump was not seriously injured and use this moment to Recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I wish her a speedy recovery.
Biden: Glad to hear Trump is healthy and doing well
This type of violent behavior has no place in America, we must unite as a nation to condemn it. .
Pennsylvania governor told John Trump after the assassination attempt: Violence against any party and political leader is never acceptable.
Senator Chuck Schumer, the leader of the majority of the Democratic Party in the US Senate, said after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life: I am horrified by the shooting incident at Trump’s election rally and now I feel comfortable.
Mike Collins, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives, said in a tweet on the X channel, condemning Joe Biden during the shooting of Trump: “Joe Biden ordered the attack.”
Trump’s son praised him in response to the unsuccessful attack on his father and wrote: He will never stop trying to save America!
Ivanka Trump, Trump’s eldest daughter, also thanked people for their “love and prayers for her father and the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania” in a message on the X social network. “I am grateful to the Secret Service and all law enforcement for their swift and decisive actions today,” he wrote. I continue to pray for our country. Father, I love you today and always.”
Kamala Harris: We all condemn this heinous act
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris also condemned the shooting and said to Trump: “Violence like this has no place in our country.”
Deputy Biden expressed satisfaction with Trump’s health and added: “We must all condemn this heinous act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.”
US Defense Secretary: Violence has no place in American democracy
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also condemned the shooting of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and said: “Violence has no place in our democracy.” This is not the way we solve our differences in America.”
Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense of the Biden administration, stated: “I am glad that the reports show that the former president is safe, and I pray for him and his family and all those affected by this terrible incident.”
US Secretary of State: I am shocked by the shooting of Trump
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also wrote in response to the shooting of Donald Trump on the X channel: “There is no place for political violence in America and we should all condemn it.”
State Secretary Biden added: “I am shocked and saddened by the shooting at a gathering of supporters of former President Donald Trump, but I am thankful that he is safe.”
Speaker of the US House of Representatives: This political violence must be condemned
Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, also said in response to Trump’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania: “This horrific act of political violence has no place in a peaceful protest rally in this country and must be unanimously and decisively condemned.”
He added: “I was made aware of this incident through security officials and continue to monitor developments, and my wife and I are praying for Trump and all the campaign participants in Pennsylvania today, and for the law enforcement officers who were on the scene well.” They reacted, we appreciate it.”
Nikki Haley: Every American should be horrified by this action
In response to the shooting of Donald Trump, the former governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, condemned the “political violence” that occurred at the gathering of Trump supporters.
Nikki Haley wrote on the X social network: “This should horrify every freedom-loving American. Violence against presidential candidates should never become normal.”
George Bush’s reaction to the shooting of Trump
Former US President George Bush also responded to Trump’s shooting by releasing a statement saying: “Laura and I are grateful that Trump is safe after the cowardly attempt on his life; And we commend the men and women of the security services for their quick response.”
Nancy Pelosi: Political violence has no place in America
Nancy Pelosi, the former Democratic Speaker of the US House of Representatives, also condemned the shooting at the former President Donald Trump’s rally.
“As someone whose family has been a victim of political violence, I know very well that political violence in any form has no place in our society,” Pelosi wrote in a post on the X social network. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.”
Mike Pence, Hakim Jeffries and the Clintons also condemned
Mike Pence, Trump’s former vice president, also said that he and his wife are praying for Trump and asked all Americans to join them.
Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the Democratic minority of the US House of Representatives, also said in a statement that no political violence has a place in American democracy.
Former Democratic President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State, also condemned the shooting and said that violence has no place in America, especially in political processes.
Bill and Hillary Clinton expressed their happiness about Trump’s health by publishing posts on X social network and thanked the US Secret Service.
Prime Minister of Canada: political violence is not acceptable
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed deep regret for the shooting of Donald Trump and said: “Political violence is never acceptable. In memory of Trump, the participants of the election campaign in Pennsylvania, and all the American people.”
Netanyahu is shocked by the open attack on Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Zionist regime, wrote on the X channel that he was shocked by the open attack on Donald Trump, the former president of the United States. Both he and his wife Sarah are praying for Trump’s safety and speedy recovery.
Elon Musk supports Trump for the presidency after the shooting
Elon Musk, CEO and billionaire of Tesla Company, said: After the Pennsylvania incident, he will support Donald Trump for the presidency.
“I fully support President Trump and hope he recovers quickly,” Musk said in a post on X. He later added: The last time America had such a difficult candidate was Theodore Roosevelt.
Robert Kennedy Jr.: We are in a situation similar to 1963
Robert Kennedy Jr., who had announced his intention to participate in the US presidential election as an independent candidate, was shot at the former US President Donald Trump’s rally with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of this country in the 1960s. compared.
He said in an interview with NewsNation: When my uncle [President Kennedy] was assassinated in 1963, there was such a split in [American society]. The American Civil War [1861-1865] and today we are in this situation again.”
President of Argentina: Left forces seek to destabilize democracy
Argentine President Javier Milli criticized the efforts of leftist forces to destabilize democracy in the midst of the shooting at the election rally of former US President Donald Trump.
Miley wrote on the social network X: It is no wonder that the international left is desperate in the panic of losing elections, that today they see the ideology of bad luck giving in and are ready to destabilize democracies and promote violence to seize power. They resort to terrorism to impose their regressive and autocratic agenda. I wish Trump a speedy recovery and a fair, peaceful and democratic election for America.
Guterres wished Trump a speedy recovery
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the shooting at Donald Trump’s election rally, and wished the politician a speedy recovery.
In the message of the UN Secretary General, which was published by his representative, it is stated: “The Secretary General unequivocally condemns this act of political violence. He wishes President Trump a speedy recovery.”
Maduro’s message for Trump and the American people
Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, and expressed hope for peace and tranquility for the American people.
Ivan Gil Pinto, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic, announced this on his page on the social network X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “President Nicolás Maduro [Venezuelan] condemns the attack on Donald Trump, the candidate for the presidency of the United States, and for him Wishes a speedy recovery. We hope for peace and tranquility for the people of the United States”.
Orban: My prayers are with President Trump
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who went to Florida to meet with Trump on Thursday after the NATO meeting in Washington DC, has also issued a statement about this shooting.
Orban wrote on X: My thoughts and prayers With President Trump in these dark hours.
Kishida: We must stand firm against any form of political violence
Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan, reacted to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and said: We must stand firm against any kind of violence that challenges democracy. I am praying for a speedy recovery for former President Trump.
Japan has experienced similar political violence recently. An example was the assassination of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of this country in 2022, who was shot dead during the election campaign.
Ilhan Omar, the Democratic representative of the US Congress, described the open shooting at Donald Trump’s election rally as tragic.
Umar wrote in a social post: It is sad to hear about the tragedy that happened today at Trump’s rally. We must condemn acts of violence and pray for the victims. I hope that peace and decency will prevail.
Burrell: I was shocked by the news of the attack on Trump
Josep Burrell, the EU foreign policy official, also said: I was shocked to hear the news of the attack on Trump and strongly condemn it. Once again we witness the violence of violent and unacceptable acts against political representatives.
“Anthony Albanese”, the Prime Minister of Australia, referring to the failed assassination attempt, said to Trump: “This event in the gathering of supporters of the former American president in Pennsylvania is worrying and serious. Violence has no place in democratic processes. I am relieved to hear that Trump is now safe and sound.”
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, also said in a separate message about the unsuccessful assassination of Trump: “All defenders of democracy and dialogue in politics, the attack on Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, must be strongly rejected. do What we saw today is unacceptable.”
“Christopher Luxon”, the Prime Minister of New Zealand also wrote on X social network: “I am shocked by today’s events at the rally of Donald Trump’s supporters in Pennsylvania. My thoughts are with the former president, his family and the victims of this attack. No country should face such political violence.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the shooting of Trump, wished him a speedy recovery and said: “Strongly condemn this incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies.”
“Giorgia Meloni” the Prime Minister of Italy also sent “solidarity and… best wishes for a speedy recovery” to Trump. He added that he hopes that “in the next few months of the election campaign, we will see dialogue and the victory of responsibility over hatred and violence.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is “deeply shocked” by the shooting at Trump’s rally. He wished Trump a “speedy recovery” and also expressed his condolences to the families of these “innocent victims”, referring to the victims of the accident. He wrote on the X channel: “Political violence has no place in a democracy.”
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a message: “France shares the shock and anger of the American people.”
Simon Harris, the leader of Ireland, also said in response to Trump’s failed assassination: “What we saw from Pennsylvania last night was scary and wrong.”
He added: “It is a relief and consolation that the former president is safe and survived the assassination attempt. Our hearts are with the innocent bystanders killed and wounded. There is no place for political violence.”
Austrian Chancellor Karl Neuhammer also said: “I am horrified by the failed attempt on Donald Trump’s life during his election campaign in Pennsylvania, and I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.”
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