Two people died this Saturday in the shooting at a rally for former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, including the assailant, reported the newspaper The Washington Post.
Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, who was struck in the ear by a bullet and quickly evacuated by the Secret Service. He is out of danger and being examined by medical services, his campaign assured.
As Donald Trump in Pennsylvania was being evacuated by the Secret Service, allegedly toward Pittsburgh, the nearest city, supporters of the Republican candidate began chanting U-S-A, U-S-A, while authorities ordered attendees via megaphone to stay in place.
Although most attendees obeyed the orders, a group of about thirty angry individuals moved toward the area where journalists were located to blame them for what happened, as observed by EFE.
These angry individuals, all men of middle age, confronted the journalists, calling them “leftists” and shouting “Fuck you” and “It’s your fault.” Tensions were so high that police had to step in between them and the reporters due to the clear risk of assault.
The rally had started almost an hour late, and when Trump took the stage, he spoke for ten minutes, harshly criticizing immigration. He went so far as to claim there are 20 million undocumented immigrants in the country who must be deported.
It was during this tirade that gunshots were heard, after which Trump grabbed his ear and fell to the ground, prompting an immediate response from security, who evacuated him.
His campaign team has just reported that Trump is fine. “Former President Trump thanks the security and first responders for their quick action during this despicable act. He is well and is being treated at a local medical facility,” spokesperson Steve Cheung said in a statement.
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