Trump was shot in the ear while campaigning, believed to be an assassination attempt.
BUTLER, Pa., July 13 (Reuters) – Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, leaving the Republican presidential candidate’s blood on his face and prompting his security.
The staff to attack him, before he came out and put his hands in the air, saying the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!»
The shooter was killed, a protester was killed and two other bystanders were wounded, the secret service said in a statement.
The incident is being investigated as an attempted murder, a source told Reuters. Advertisement ·
Scroll tTrump, 78, had just begun his speech when the shots rang out. He held his right ear with his right hand, then lowered his hand to look at her before kneeling behind the podium before the Secret Service moved in to cover him.
He appeared about a minute later, his red “Make America Great Again” hat off, and he could be heard saying “Wait, wait” before the punch, and then the police officers rushed to him. in a black SUV.