Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination at a crusade in Butler County, Pennsylvania, months before the presidential election.
Trump, injured in the right ear, is “safe. ” The Republican candidate was escorted from the scene with blood on his ear and cheek after a gunman fired shots from a structure 120-150 meters (395-165 feet) from the scene. meeting. Since then he arrived at his apartment in New Jersey.
One spectator was killed and two others were seriously injured in the attack that took place at the Butler Farm Show in Butler City.
Here’s a minute-by-minute look at what happened:
18:02 – Trump takes it up a notch at a crusade rally at Butler Farms in Pennsylvania to the tune of “God Bless the United States. “He waves to the cheering crowd.
18:11 – Minutes after his speech, while talking about the increase in undocumented immigration during President Joe Biden’s administration, Trump shows a graph showing illegal border crossings. Look what happened. . . “, he said.
Then, a brief burst of gunshots is heard in succession. Trump clutches his right ear as more gunshots are heard.
Secret Service agents run onto the stage yelling, “Get down!” as more and more shots are fired. Officers surround Trump and keep him pinned to the ground as blood flows from his ear.
The screams of the crowd can be heard as most people try to hide. Some are still sitting and watching the scene. Security forces arrive at the scene.
Filming ends in less than a minute. One user in the crowd died. He sat Trump in the stands. Two other people are seriously injured.
Trump’s snipers kill the suspected attacker.
18:12 – “Are you ready?” Stand aside!” Secret Service agents say, but they remain at their posts, keeping an eye on Trump below the podium. Armed infantrymen take the stage. The Secret Service helps Trump get to his feet while covering him. Trump is heard saying, “Let’s let Trump rise. “I take my shoes. “
As they prepare to leave the stage, Trump pumps his fist in the air and the crowd responds with cheers.
Trump is thrown off the level as the crowd chants “USA”He says “Fight!” while diverting it from the level.
The Secret Service puts Trump in an SUV. He raises his fist one last time, then climbs up and takes off.
Trump is taken to the nearest hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, about 17 kilometers (11 miles) from the scene of the shooting.
Trump then released him and his motorcade transported him to Pittsburgh International Airport.
18:42 – The Secret Service had trouble saying the former president is safe after an “incident” occurred at the rally. Trump’s crusade confirms that Trump “is fine and is being examined at a local medical center. “
20:13 – Joe Biden condemns the attack on his televised speech and says he is relieved that Trump “is doing well”.
“We can’t let that happen,” Biden said. “The idea that such violence exists in the United States is simply unheard of. “
– FBI (@FBI) July 14, 2024
20:42 – Trump posts on Truth Social about the incident. “I was shot and the top of my right ear was pierced,” Trump wrote. “I immediately knew something was happening when I heard a whistle, gunshots and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. ”
00:00 – Shortly after midnight, the plane carrying Donald Trump lands at Newark Liberty International Airport.
01:34 – The FBI officially called the attack on Trump an “assassination attempt” and said no reason has yet been found.