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Trump rally shooting LIVE Updates: The 2024 Republican Presidential hopeful was seen getting whisked away off stage while he was bleeding from his right ear after the attack read more
 "World Leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump")
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures with a bloodied face as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania. Reuters
July 14, 2024, 12:02:24 (IST)
Macron calls Trump shooting 'a tragedy for our democracies'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday wished Donald Trump a “speedy recovery”, calling the assassination attempt on the former US president “a tragedy”.
“This is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people,” Macron said on social media platform X.
July 14, 2024, 11:48:51 (IST)
EU chief von der Leyen 'deeply shocked' by shooting at Trump rally
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday she was “deeply shocked” by the shooting at rally by Donald Trump in which the former US president was wounded and a bystander killed.
“I am deeply shocked by the shooting that took place during former President Trump’s campaign rally,” the European Commission president said on X, formerly Twitter. “I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery and offer my condolences to the family of the innocent victim. Political violence has no place in a democracy,” she said.
July 14, 2024, 11:38:42 (IST)
'No existing threat', says police
Following Saturday’s attack on former US President Donald Trump, US police stated on Sunday that no danger exists.
The police also asked the public for information and any mobile phone recordings or images. They further stated that the suspect might be named in the following hours.
July 14, 2024, 11:16:36 (IST)
Trump walks unaided hours after assassination attempt
Former US President Donald Trump was seen walking independently off his jet hours after surviving an assassination attempt, according to footage uploaded on social media by his deputy communications director early Sunday.
Strong and resilient. He will never stop fighting for America. pic.twitter.com/B9yR3SLQJV
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 14, 2024July 14, 2024, 10:57:24 (IST)
PM Modi to Giorgia Meloni: World Leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Condemnation and prayers poured in from around the world after Former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. The 2024 Republican Presidential hopeful was seen getting whisked away off stage while he was bleeding from his right ear after the attack. A spokesperson of Trump later confirmed that he was “doing fine”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first world leaders to condemn the incident. In his post on X, formally known as Twitter, PM Modi said that he was “deeply concerned” by the attack on his “friend”.
July 14, 2024, 10:40:31 (IST)
'Heard about 4 shots', says eyewitness present at the rally
Ron Moose, a Trump supporter who was present at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, said he heard about four shots on Saturday.
“I saw the crowd go down and then Trump ducked also real quick,” he said. “Then the Secret Service all jumped and protected him as soon as they could. We are talking within a second they were all protecting him,” news agency Reuters reported.
July 14, 2024, 10:24:10 (IST)
Gunman who attempted to assassinate Trump identified as 20-year-old, says report
According to reports, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired rounds at an outdoor event in Butler, one of which brushed Trump’s ear. According to sources, Crooks was positioned on the roof of a manufacturing factory more than 130 yards from the stage at the Butler Farm Show grounds.
July 14, 2024, 10:12:07 (IST)
US VP Kamala Harris calls incident 'abhorrent', says 'violence has no place in US'
US Vice President Kamala Harris too described the incident “abhorrent” and said that such violence has no place in the country.
I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.
Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.
We are grateful to…
July 14, 2024, 10:11:13 (IST)
'Absolutely no place for political violence', says former US president Barack Obama
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024July 14, 2024, 09:58:04 (IST)
FBI says investigators haven’t identified motive in assassination attempt against Trump
Kevin Rojek, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Pittsburgh field office, said late Saturday: “Tonight we had what we’re calling an assassination attempt on our former president, Donald Trump.”
“We do not currently have an identified motive,” he added.
The FBI was not prepared to release the identity of the shooter, who died at the scene.
Rojek said they received no specific threats ahead of the shooting.
July 14, 2024, 09:56:32 (IST)
'Grateful that there were not more victims', says FBI
“We are grateful that there were not more victims,” the FBI said, while confirming that all three victims from the Donald Trump rally – one who was killed and two who were injured – are adult males.
July 14, 2024, 09:51:10 (IST)
We didn't have any specific information related to this event, says FBI at press conference
The FBI is currently briefing the media on the shooting incident at Donald Trump’s rally.
“We didn’t have any specific information related to this event,” the FBI official said. The official added that they will release details on the shooter when they are 100% sure about his identity.
July 14, 2024, 09:32:06 (IST)
Biden condemns 'sick' Trump shooting, campaign suspends ads
U.S. President Joe Biden called for an end to political violence after Republican challenger Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a rally on Saturday, and Biden’s campaign suspended all political communication, including ads attacking Trump.
“There’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick,” Biden said, adding he had been thoroughly briefed on the matter and planned to talk to Trump. “Everybody must condemn it,” Biden said.
The shooter’s name, political leanings and motivation are not known.
July 14, 2024, 09:25:10 (IST)
Trump’s private jet has left Pennsylvania, according to a flight tracking website
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also said Trump had left the area of Butler, where the rally was held.
Shapiro said Trump was “under the protection of US Secret Service and with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police.”
“Lori and I are thankful that his team reports that he is fine and we continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery,” the governor added.
July 14, 2024, 09:23:35 (IST)
'Not an isolated incident': Trump's top VP contender JD Vance alleges Biden's involvement in rally shooting
JD Vance, the top contender to be former US President Donald Trump’s running mate, blamed US President Joe Biden for the apparent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential hopeful. Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania sending a shockwave across the United States.
July 14, 2024, 09:18:27 (IST)
Possible security lapses in focus after Trump rally shooting
The attack on Donald Trump raised questions about how the Republican presidential candidate is protected on the campaign trail and what caused the apparent security lapses at Saturday’s rally.
While information about the incident is still sparse, at least one person interviewed by the BBC said he had tried to alert police and the U.S. Secret Service, to no avail, to an apparent sniper climbing onto a nearby roof outside the security perimeter of the rally venue in Butler, Pennsylvania.
As a former president and the Republican presidential candidate, Trump is protected primarily by the Secret Service.
July 14, 2024, 09:15:39 (IST)
World leaders condemn shooting at Trump rally, denounce political violence
Various world leaders on Saturday condemned the shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania in which the former president was shot in the right ear while one rally attendee and the shooter were left lead.
Leaders from multiple nations expressed shock at the incident, denounced political violence and wished Trump a quick recovery.
July 14, 2024, 09:07:24 (IST)
Assassination attempt on Trump was like ‘watching a personal friend get shot’, says former Speaker
Former US Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was like “watching a personal friend get shot.”
July 14, 2024, 09:01:03 (IST)
Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.
Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting, which he said pierced the upper part of his right ear.
At least one attendee was dead and two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter — who it said attacked from an elevated position outside the rally venue, a farm show in Butler, Pennsylvania — and that Trump was safe.
July 14, 2024, 08:42:19 (IST)
Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump,
President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.”
“We cannot allow this to be happening,” Biden said. “The idea that there’s violence in America like this is just unheard of.”
July 14, 2024, 08:39:12 (IST)
Eric Trump speaks out after assassination attempt
Eric Trump has spoken out following an attempted assassination at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania that injured his father, Donald Trump.
Page Six quoted him as saying, “Toughest man I have ever met.”
July 14, 2024, 09:18:06 (IST)
A few short minutes after Trump took the stage, shots rang out
At 6:02 pm Saturday, to the strains of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” former President Donald Trump took the stage at fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, waving at the cheering crowd and settling into his regular rally speech under a scorching midsummer sun.
A few short minutes later, Trump pointed to a projection of a chart that showed a spike in illegal border crossings under the man he’s running against, President Joe Biden. “That chart’s a couple of months old,” Trump told the crowd. “And if you want to see something really sad —”
That’s when the shots rang out, at least five. Trump clutched his ear as dark-suited Secret Service agents dashed toward him. He dropped to the ground as the agents yelled, “Get down!” The thousands of rallygoers packed into the field in front of him moved as one, dropping down as silence spread across the grass, punctuated only by an occasional scream.
July 14, 2024, 08:33:45 (IST)
Speaker Mike Johnson says House will investigate
The Republican speaker said the House will conduct a full investigation of the attack, saying, “The American people deserve to know the truth.”
“We will have Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and other appropriate officials from DHS and the FBI appear for a hearing before our committees ASAP,” Johnson said.
July 14, 2024, 08:28:26 (IST)
Trump to attend RNC Convention, campaign confirms
Regarding the Republican National Convention:
As was communicated earlier this evening, President Trump is doing well and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their fast action.
President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with…
July 14, 2024, 08:23:32 (IST)
Elon Musk formally endorses Trump 30 minutes after Trump rally shooting
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is endorsing former US President Donald Trump in the 2024 US Presidential elections. Musk’s endorsement came just minutes after Trump was rushed from the stage after he was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania.
July 14, 2024, 08:21:04 (IST)
Violence has no place in politics, democracies, says PM Narendra Modi, wishes Trump a speedy recovery
Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…
July 14, 2024, 08:19:38 (IST)
Biden speaks with Trump after shooting, says White House
President Joe Biden spoke with Donald Trump on Saturday following the shooting at the former president’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the White House said.
Biden also spoke with also spoke to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy.
July 14, 2024, 08:19:16 (IST)
Biden returning to White House earlier than planned
President Joe Biden will return to the White House from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, earlier than planned, according to a statement from White House officials.
Biden is scheduled to arrive at the White House at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, the statement said.
He was originally scheduled to stay in Delaware until Monday and fly directly to Texas for events.
July 14, 2024, 08:18:54 (IST)
He'll never stop fighting to Save America, says Donald Trump Jr
He'll never stop fighting to Save America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qT4Vd0sVTm
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 13, 2024Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, streaking the Republican presidential candidate’s blood across his face and prompting his security agents to swarm him, before he emerged and pumped his fist in the air, appearing to mouth the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!”
The shooter was dead, one rally attendee was killed and two other spectators were injured, the Secret Service said in a statement. The incident was being investigated as an assassination attempt, a source told Reuters.
Trump, 78, had just started his speech when the shots rang out. He grabbed his right ear with his right hand, then brought his hand down to look at it before dropping to his knees behind the podium before Secret Service agents swarmed and covered him. He emerged about a minute later, his red “Make America Great Again” hat knocked off, and could be heard saying “wait, wait,” before agents ushered him into a vehicle.
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform following the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles (50 km) north of Pittsburgh. “Much bleeding took place.”
The shooter’s identity and motive were not immediately clear. Leading Republicans and Democrats quickly condemned the violence.
The Trump campaign said he was “doing well.”
The shooting occurred less than four months before the Nov. 5 election, when Trump faces an election rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden. Most opinion polls including those by Reuters/Ipsos show the two locked in a close contest.
Biden said in a statement: “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
Republican U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas told Fox News his nephew had been wounded at the rally.
“He was grazed in the neck. A bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck and he was bleeding,” Johnson said.
Witness account
Ron Moose, a Trump supporter who was at the rally, described the chaos: “I heard about four shots and I saw the crowd go down and then Trump ducked also real quick. Then the Secret Service all jumped and protected him as soon as they could. We are talking within a second they were all protecting him.”
Moose said he then saw a man running and being chased by officers in military uniforms. He said he heard additional shots, but was unsure who fired them. He noted that by then snipers had set up on the roof of a warehouse behind the stage.
The BBC interviewed a man who described himself as an eyewitness, saying he saw a man armed with a rifle crawling up a roof near the event. The person, who the BBC did not identify, said he and the people he was with started pointing at the man, trying to alert security.
The shots appeared to come from outside the area secured by the Secret Service, the agency said. The FBI said it had taken the lead in investigating the attack.
Republicans, democrats decry violence
Trump is due to receive his party’s formal nomination at the Republican National Convention, which kicks off in Milwaukee on Monday.
“This horrific act of political violence at a peaceful campaign rally has no place in this country and should be unanimously and forcefully condemned,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said on social media.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was horrified by what happened and was relieved Trump was safe. “Political violence has no place in our country,” he said.
Biden’s campaign was pausing its television ads and halting all other outbound communication, a campaign official said on Saturday.
Americans fear rising political violence, recent Reuters/Ipsos polling shows, with two out of three respondents to a May survey saying they feared violence could follow the election.
Some of Trump’s Republican allies said they believed the attack was politically motivated.
“For weeks Democrat leaders have been fueling ludicrous hysteria that Donald Trump winning re-election would be the end of democracy in America,” said U.S. Representative Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, who survived a politically motivated shooting in 2017. “Clearly we’ve seen far left lunatics act on violent rhetoric in the past. This incendiary rhetoric must stop.”
Hardline Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said, “Democrats wanted this to happen. They’ve wanted Trump gone for years and they’re prepared to do anything to make that happen.”
Trump, who served as president from 2017-2021, easily bested his rivals for the Republican nomination early in the campaign and has largely unified around him the party that had briefly wavered in support after his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
The businessman and former reality television star entered the year facing a raft of legal worries, including four separate criminal prosecutions. He was found guilty in late May of trying to cover up hush money payments to a porn star, but the other three prosecutions he faces – including two for his attempts to overturn his defeat – have been ground to a halt by various factors including a Supreme Court decision early this month that found him to be partly immune to prosecution.
Trump contends without evidence that all four prosecutions have been orchestrated by Biden to try to prevent him from returning to power.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick, who was seated in the front row at the rally, said he had started to go up on stage when Trump said he would have him come up later.
“Within a minute or two, I heard the shots … It was clear it was gunfire,” he told Reuters in an interview. “It felt like it was an assassination attempt … It was terrifying.”
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