Recently it became known about an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
The incident occurred while he was speaking to supporters in Pennsylvania.
At some point, shooting rang out. Media claim that the politician had a bloody ear when he was taken from the stage.
He stopped talking and sat down
As MIA Rossiya Segodnya, Trump managed to speak for just a couple of minutes.
When he spoke about the problem of illegal migration, shots were heard, after which the speaker fell silent, put his hand to his ear and sat down.
He was instantly surrounded by bodyguards. After making sure the escape route was safe, they took him to the car.
At that very moment, the journalists managed to capture Trump on their cameras – the politician’s bloody right ear was visible on video on the news and on the Internet.
Lost a lot of blood
The press secretary of the injured US presidential candidate (elections will be held in the fall), Stephen Chun, said that he had already been examined by doctors from one of the hospitals in Pennsylvania.
Trump himself later issued a statement. He said that he was wounded in the ear and lost a lot of blood.
According to some American media reports, Donald has already been discharged from the medical facility.
The victim plans to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.
Consequences of the incident
The Secret Service reportedly killed the shooter.
As a result of the assassination attempt on Trump, one of the spectators who attended the rally was killed, and two other people were seriously injured.
The press learned that an AR-style rifle was found at the crime scene.
Biden Statement
Current US President Joe Biden said he is praying for Donald Trump’s recovery.
He also said that he does not yet have facts to consider the incident an attempt on the politician’s life.
In addition, according to some publications, the owner of the White House spoke by phone with his predecessor and future competitor for the post of head of state.
FBI message
The FBI is currently investigating the incident.
The department has already identified the shooter – he turned out to be a 20-year-old Pennsylvania guy.
FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojack said that law enforcement authorities regard the shooting at the rally as an attempt on the life of Donald Trump.
