Former US President Donald Trump was assassinated during his speech in Pennsylvania. The Republican managed to escape, but he was injured.
Points of attention
- There was an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
- Security agents escorted Trump from the stage after shots were fired at the speech.
- Trump's condition was assessed as stable, although he suffered an ear injury.
- The politician has already expressed his gratitude to the law enforcement agencies for the quick reaction to the attempt.
The assassination attempt on Trump — the first details
When the first shots rang out, the politician immediately fell to his knees, and people around him started screaming.
Agents of Donald Trump's security service immediately reacted to such a rapid and unexpected development.
They quickly rushed to the former US president and took him off the stage.
Surrounded by security, Donald Trump was put into a car.
Trump appeared to raise his fist as he was led off the stage.
According to journalists, before the Republican fell, a loud bang sounded. The agents helped him to his feet, and there was blood on his face.
He shouted back at the crowd and raised his fist. Then he was put in a car and evacuated from the scene, the report says.
What is known about Trump's condition after the assassination attempt
Trump's spokesman Stephen Chung was the first to make a statement on this matter.
According to him, "everything is fine" with the former president.
President Trump commends law enforcement and first responders for their quick response to this heinous act. He is fine and is in a local medical facility. More details will be announced later, he said.
Later, Donald Trump himself spoke about his condition, noting that during the shooting in Pennsylvania, he received an ear injury.
I was shot with a bullet that pierced the top of my right ear. I knew right away that something was wrong because I heard a whistle, shots and immediately felt a bullet go through my skin...It is unbelievable that such an act can take place in our country.
Donald Trump
Ex-President of the USA
