Donald Trump Survives Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally
JD Vance Blames Biden’s Campaign
JD Vance, a potential running mate for former US President Donald Trump, has blamed former President Joe Biden’s campaign for a shooting incident at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Vance stated that Biden’s rhetoric led to the attempted assassination of Trump.
Incident Details
During the rally, gunshots were heard, and Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump off the stage. Trump had blood on his face and raised his fist towards the crowd as he was led away. One spectator was killed, and another was critically injured. The shooter was neutralized by the Secret Service and is now dead.
Reactions
US Representative Mike Collins called for charges against Biden for inciting the assassination attempt. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy condemned the attack and urged Americans to unite against such violence. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley also condemned the violence, stating that it should never be normalized.
Trump’s Response
Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their quick response. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and described his own injury, stating that a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
Investigation
Law enforcement sources revealed that the shooter used an AR-style rifle and was positioned on top of a shed outside the security perimeter.