Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The shocking incident unfolded as Trump was addressing the crowd in Butler when suddenly he grabbed his right ear, ducked, and fell to the ground on stage. Secret Service personnel quickly surrounded him before escorting him off the stage, with his right ear covered in blood.
Conservative lawmakers and social media users were quick to condemn CNN for initially reporting the incident as if Trump had merely fallen off the stage. The headline, “Secret Service rushes Trump off stage after he falls at rally,” sparked outrage, with many describing it as “conscious deception” and “disgraceful.”
The attempted assassination, just two days before the start of the Republican National Convention, sent shockwaves across the nation. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service. One rally attendee was killed, and another was injured in the chaos.
The FBI has taken over the investigation, with full support from the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement. Trump, who was taken to a local hospital before traveling to New Jersey, is said to be in good spirits despite the harrowing ordeal.
The nation remains on edge as details continue to emerge about the attempted assassination of the former president. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
