A 20-year-old gunman shot and wounded Donald Trump in an attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday in one of the most horrifying acts of violence in political history.
Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a rooftop 130 yards from where the former president was on stage speaking to thousands of fans in Butler at 6.15pm on Saturday night.
Trump suddenly grabbed his ear and had blood covering his face after at least eight shots were fired and the crowd started screaming as Secret Service agents swarmed around him.
He then got up, raised his fist and shouted 'fight, fight, fight' as he was rushed away from the scene and to hospital. Just a few hours later he released a statement saying he was fine and describing the moment he felt the bullet rip through his skin.
The attacker killed a member of the crowd before he was shot and killed in the terrifying incident that has sparked questions of how law enforcement allowed him to open fire on a former president.
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AG Garland: DOJ will bring 'every available resource' to the investigation
I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s rally, and have briefed the President. The FBI, ATF, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Department’s National Security Division are currently working with the Secret Service as well as state and local law enforcement partners on the ground in Butler, Pennsylvania.
My heart is with the former President, those injured, and the family of the spectator killed in this horrific attack.
We will not tolerate violence of any kind, and violence like this is an attack on our democracy. The Justice Department will bring every available resource to bear to this investigation.
'Several Suspicious occurrences' at Trump rally, FBI says
‘The specific response to this would be all part of the after action. But yes, law enforcement was responding to check on several suspicious occurrences that will be part of the investigation,’ special agent Kevin Rojek said.
FBI has not identified shooter or motive
'We are not prepared to identify who the shooter is. We are close to that identification, and as soon as we're 100% confident in who that individual is, we will share that,' said FBI special agent Kevin Rojek at a press conference in Pennsylvania.
'This evening we had what we’re calling an assassination attempt against our former president Donald Trump. It’s still an active crime scene.'
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It appears they are searching a van that has been sitting here for hours with out of state plates. Bomb squad is on their way, posted WTAE reporter Yazmin Rodriguez.
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Biden spoke with Trump tonight
This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said.
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Tiffany Trump thanks God for keeping her father alive
'The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive,' she wrote on X.
RNC and Trump campaign say convention will go on as planned
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 our convention to nominate him to serve as the 47th President of the United States. As our party's nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again.'
President Trump is in my prayers after surviving this assassination attempt. We are also heartbroken that reports indicate that at least one innocent person has been killed and perhaps others have been injured. This horrific violence has no place in America.'
Guests have already begun to arrive in Wisconsin, and we look forward to working with the Republican National Committee to welcome everyone to Milwaukee this week.'
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls Trump assassination attempt an 'appalling incident'
The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America — and it must never be. I'm relieved that reports indicate former President Trump is safe, and I am praying for him and his family and everyone affected by this appalling incident.'
Witness says he say man with rifle 'bear crawling' on the roof
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Don Jr says his father won't stop fighting for America and blames the 'radical left' for shooting at Pennsylvania rally
Trump says he was shot in the right ear in statement from hospital
Ivanka: 'I love you Dad, today and always'
Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today's senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country. I love you Dad, today and always
House Oversight Chair James Comer is demanding Secret Service briefing and hearing after Trump assassination attempt
My prayers are with President Trump and the victims of the assassination attempt at today’s rally in Pennsylvania. I thank the brave Secret Service members who put their lives at risk to protect President Trump and for the American patriots in the audience who helped innocent victims.
Political violence in all forms is unamerican and unacceptable. There are many questions and Americans demand answers.
I have already contacted the Secret Service for a briefing and am also calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear for a hearing.The Oversight Committee will send a formal invitation soon.
FBI confirms they're on the scene in Butler, Pennsylvania
The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania. Special agents of the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office responded immediately, to include crisis response team members and evidence response technicians. We will continue to support this investigation with the full resources of the FBI, alongside our partners at the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement. Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to call our tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.'
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British prime minister says he is 'appalled' by the scenes at Trump rally
Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.
Biden calls Trump's assassination attempt a 'sick' kind of violence: President thanks Secret Service and has tried to speak to Republican in hospital
Vice President Kamala Harris calls Trump assassination attempt a 'senseless shooting' and expresses relief that he is safe
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 the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action. Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.
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Biden campaign pulls down all ads in wake of Trump shooting
The Biden campaign is pausing all outbound communications and working to pull down our television ads as quickly as possible.'
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President Joe Biden says he is praying for Trump, condemns 'this kind of violence' in statement
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.'
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'A lot of blood': Horrifying firsthand account as shots rang out at President Trump's rally as 'our president and innocent bystanders were under siege'
President Trump has just announced the end to just like come up in this fight at the stage. And then he didn't know how to come up in a minute or two. And then there were a number of shots. And the crowd just sort of, you know, went to the ground and Secret Service came in, you know, very quickly tackled the president.
But, but there were separate shots and then what they think it's hard to tell whether they came from one direction or from two different weapons. It wasn't clear, at least I couldn't tell. And, and then, sadly, someone behind the up in the bleachers was was was definitely wounded.
And there was a lot of blood and, you know, the police came in and helped carry that person out of the stands so they could get the care they needed. I'm not sure if others were injured or not. It was all as you might imagine, very chaotic. But it was it was a very scary moment, obviously because
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It certainly sounds like gunfire.
Those Secret Service agents rushed in and did exactly what xthey are trained to do which is to put maximum attention to the protectee.
The moment Trump's campaign rally was upended by gunshots
U.S. Secret Service: 'The former President is safe'
An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.