In a dramatic turn of events at a Pennsylvania rally, Presidential candidate Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. The assailant, however, did not.
Amid the chaos, armed personnel swiftly escorted Trump off-stage, forming a protective circle around him. The former president appeared to stumble and fall, clutching his head, blood trickling from his ear.
Amid the chaos, armed personnel swiftly escorted Trump off-stage, forming a protective circle around him. The former president appeared to stumble and fall, clutching his head, blood trickling from his ear.
The rally crowd watched in horror as Trump lay on the stage floor for a tense minute. His well-trained security team sprang into action, ensuring his safety and guiding him off the stage.
Defying the danger, Trump rose to his feet, fist raised in a gesture of defiance, before being whisked away in a waiting vehicle.
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla Motors, took to Twitter, sharing the shocking video and officially endorsing Trump, while praying for his recovery.
The US Secret Service confirmed Trump’s safety, thanks to rapid emergency measures. Spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi announced an active investigation, promising more details soon.
While Trump survived, another individual, aside from the shooter, also perished. Their identity remains unknown.
Trump’s campaign team quickly issued a statement. Spokesman Steven Cheung assured the public that Trump was fine, expressing gratitude to law enforcement and first responders. Cheung added that Trump was being examined at a local medical facility, with more updates to come.
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