WHAT

  • Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was shot at a rally in PA.

TRUMPS STATEMENT

“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!”

WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW SO FAR

  • gunman is dead
  • Trump “is fine”
  • one attendee is dead
  • another attendee is in critical condition

News Sources

  • PugJesus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    4 months ago

    Biden’s poor polling combined with the tendency of those with assassination attempts against them being seen as martyrs.

    On the contrary, I’m hoping that this is what it takes to make the polls look ugly enough to Biden that he finally steps down.

    • foggy@lemmy.world
      3·
      4 months ago

      Aha! Surprise! WWIII!

      Even more common to a president to remain president during active war!

      God this timeline sucks.