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Photos show Trump with blood on his face after an incident at his rally

Jul 14, 2024, 07:51 IST
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Loud pops rang out at Trump rally on Saturday. The former president appeared with blood splatter on his face. Evan Vucci
  • Donald Trump was rushed off the stage after an incident at his campaign rally on Saturday.
  • Dramatic photos show Trump with blood on his face.
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Shocking photos show the aftermath of an incident at a Donald Trump rally that left the former president with blood on his face.

Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally just after 6 p.m. Saturday after a series of pops rang out.

Secret Service agents were photographed rushing to Trump's aid, and blood splatter was visible on his face, especially around his ear.

As Trump was pulled from the stage, he pumped his fist.

Former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pensilvania Saturday.AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

In a statement, the Secret Service said the former President is now safe.

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A Trump spokesperson thanked law enforcement and first responders for their "quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow."

Trump's spokesman said the former president is being checked out at a local hospital.Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo

Reporters at the scene have said there was a succession of loud noises before the Secret Service intervened.

Scott MacFarlane, a CBS reporter, compared the sound to "10 firecrackers" being set off.

"We immediately feared it was gunshots," he posted on X. "We jumped beneath the press rafters Debris fell on our heads We've since been evacuated by law enforcement."

A spokesman for Donald Trump said he's "fine" and being checked out at a local hospital.Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield first reported that Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said two people were dead, including an apparent shooter.

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The DA didn't immediately return a call and email from Business Insider.

Secret Service said it has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Kornfield also reported Goldinger told her Trump was grazed by gunfire, the Post reported.

Former President Donald Trump moments before he's rushed off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Democrats nearly immediately took to X, reacting to the incident.

"Violence has NO place in our democracy," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a tweet. "My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted at the rally today."

"There is no place for political violence in this country, period," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tweeted. "This is not how we solve our differences.

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