Donald Trump Breaks His Silence After Surviving Terrifying Assassination Attempt at a Rally

Donald Trump Speaks Out After Surviving Terrifying Assassination Attempt At a Rally

Former United States president Donald Trump has finally broke his silence after surviving a assassination attempt at a rally.

Donald Trump who is running for president in the November election, was injured after a shooter attempted to assassinate him.

Assassination Attempt at Rally: Trump Injured

The shooting incident happened at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

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The shocking shooting incident which has left one spectator dead, two others critically injured, sparked chaos at the event.

The shooting happened as Trump was addressing the crowd. Shots crackled as the gunman fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue. Trump, hand to his ear, dropped to the ground where he was surrounded by secret service agents before he was rushed off the stage into a waiting car amid the screams and confusion of the crowd.

There was blood on Trump’s right ear as he was being taken off stage, and he could be seen mouthing “fight” and pumping his fist.

Trump Addresses Assassination Attempt, Thanks Secret Service

In a statement, Donald Trump addressed the shooting incident which happened at his campaign rally. He thanked the Secret Service for the rapid response and sent his condolences to an attendee that was fatally shot.

“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,” reads part of the statement.

Describing the shooting incident, Donald Trump stated that he was “shot by a bullet” that pierced his upper right ear.

“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!”

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