Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump narrowly escaped what appears to be an assassination attempt during a campaign rally on Saturday. The incident occurred as a gunman opened fire, prompting Secret Service agents to rush Mr. Trump offstage after a bullet grazed the "upper part" of his right ear. He was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment and later discharged.
The rally turned tragic as one spectator was fatally shot, and two others sustained critical injuries. The attacker was neutralized by Secret Service agents on the scene, resulting in his death.
The shooting has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Mr. Trump's primary rival in the presidential race, President Joe Biden, and former President Barack Obama.
“There’s no place in America for this kind of violence. Everybody must condemn it,” President Biden said. He later spoke directly to Mr. Trump, according to the White House.
Former President Obama also expressed his condemnation, writing on X, “There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt.”
In a post on his Truth Social network, Mr. Trump described the harrowing experience, noting how he heard a "whizzing sound" and felt a bullet graze his ear, causing significant bleeding.
Authorities have yet to disclose the identity or motive of the attacker as the investigation continues.
The impact of this incident on the upcoming November presidential election remains uncertain. Mr. Trump, 78, is a favored candidate among conservatives and has consistently campaigned against immigration, promising to deport thousands of illegal immigrants if elected.
President Biden, 81, the Democratic candidate, advocates for a more inclusive society and has introduced pathways for undocumented immigrants to achieve citizenship. Biden has faced internal party criticism regarding his cognitive abilities, particularly after a lackluster debate performance against Trump. Despite calls from some Democrats for him to withdraw from the race, Biden has affirmed his commitment to defeating Trump in the election.
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