July 13, 2024
ABC reports that there were “popping noises, and screams”, and a person was rushed while the president was swarmed by Secret Service.
At this point, it appears former President Donald Trump might have possibly been hit with a bullet in the ear, possibly knicked in the ear. Either that, or he was injured in some other way, as Trump appeared to have blood coming from his ear.
That was at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
ABC’s Alex Stone says that one, possibly two bystanders, are dead. Alex Stone also says the shooter is also dead.
ABC’s Aaron Katersky says the Secret Service says, live rounds were possibly fired from outside the security perimeter. Katersky also says the Secret Service says, this is being investigated as an assassination attempt.
Secret Service says that “Donald Trump is safe,” Click here for more.
(WLEA will not be carrying tonight’s Hornell Steamers game as a result, but instead, live national news broadcasts.)
FROM PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: THIS IS SICK. THERE IS NO PLACE IN AMERICA FOR THIS KIND OF VIOLENCE. NO PLACE. I HOPE I GET TO SPEAK WITH HIM (TRUMP) TONIGHT AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF I DO.”
FROM TRUTH SOCIAL:
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL: “Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and unacceptable. We must express political disagreements peacefully, civilly and respectfully. I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and all who are attending this event in Pennsylvania.”FROM SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER: “I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.”
FROM U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND; “My thoughts are with former President Trump and all of those affected by this horrible act, and I’m grateful to law enforcement for their swift response. Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in American democracy.”
FROM CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK: “AMERICA IS PRAYING! GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP!’
Praying for President Trump
FROM RFK JR: “Now is the time for every American who loves our country to step back from the division, renounce all violence, and unite in prayer for President Trump and his family.”
FROM STATE SENATOR GEORGE BORRELLO: “The violence committed against President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania this evening is reprehensible and should concern people of every political affiliation. Differences in political views are never justification for violence. Whoever committed this crime should be brought to justice and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I pray that President Trump is okay and that no other individuals were hurt.”
