Former President Donald Trump was shot and injured at Pennsylvania rally, but is safe
4:00 PM PT — While some outlets are reporting the shots came from inside the venue, others are saying the weapon was actually longer range from outside the event. It’s unclear exactly which is the case at this time.
3:58 PM PT — The White House has released a statement saying the former president is safe.
3:50 PM PT — Steven Cheung — Trump‘s communications director — tells TMZ … “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
Donald Trump has been shot and injured at a rally in Pennsylvania.
The former President of the United States was giving a rally in Butler, PA when pops rang out through the crowd, causing confusion and screams to echo in the air.
Watch the video … Trump clearly reacts as the sound of shots ring out, then placeing his hand on his ear and dropping to the ground before Secret Service lunges forward, wrestling him down — protecting the Republican nominee with their bodies.