Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump Says he is ‘Fine’ in Statement After Being Escorted Off Stage During Rally
Associated Press - July 13, 2024 5:49 pm
UPDATE:What to know:
- Trump’s condition: In a statement shared by his campaign, a Trump spokesman said the former president is “fine” and is being checked at a medical facility. The Secret Service also said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
- Shooter and attendee killed: A shooter is dead and a rally attendee was killed, the Butler County District attorney tells AP.
- Biden briefed: The White House said President Joe Biden has received an “initial briefing” on the incident.
(AP)-Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Trump was showing a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.
He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams rang out from the crowd. The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage.
The crowd cheered as he got back up and pumped his fist.
His motorcade has left the venue. His condition was not immediately known.
