Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage by the Secret Service at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday after shots were fired. He was taken to a local medical facility where he is receiving care. His spokesman said the former president “will be fine.”
Following the shots, Trump could be seen on video clutching his ear and dropping to the ground. He was then surrounded by Secret Service agents who rushed him to his car. What appeared to be blood was visible on the right side of Trump’s head.
News reports indicate that one rally attendee has been killed and another is in critical condition. The local district attorney said that the alleged shooter was deceased.
As Secret Service agents hurriedly ushered him off stage, Trump stood up and punched his fist in the air for several seconds.
The Secret Service later confirmed that Trump was safe, and Trump’s campaign said he was at a “local medical facility.”
“The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a social media post. “This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
Steven Cheung, the Trump campaign’s communications director, said, “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident, a White House official said.
