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

  • JonsJava@lemmy.worldOPM
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    4 months ago

    God, but I wish I could say this won’t help him, but I’d be an idiot if I did.

    • brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      I think it’s worse than that.

      It’s going to motivate even more movement in house/senate races. I think this is a guarantee that the legislative branch turns total trump.

      • Skeezix@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        Yes. This will fire up the rabid maga base far beyond anything else that could have happened