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Trump reportedly ‘fine’ after shooting at rally
Last updated at 8:15 p.m., July 13, 2024
Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
In a social media post, Trump said he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” The former president was quickly whisked from the stage by Secret Service agents, his ear covered in blood.
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A prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead, and the Secret Service said two spectators were critically injured.
President Joe Biden and political leaders of all stripes condemned the attack. “There’s no place in America for this type of violence,” Biden said. “It’s sick. It’s sick.”
MONTANA OFFICIALS REACT
Montana’s elected officials were cautious in their responses to the incident with so many details still unknown.
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said there are many questions about security that need to be answered.
“While a lot of information is still unknown and reports are conflicting, if it is true that there was a gunman on a nearby roof there was an absolute failure of security today,” Zinke, a Republican representing Western Montana, said in a text message. “I have secured perimeters in combat zones as a SEAL and have been inside the perimeter for presidential events. I cannot think of a single time where a point of elevation so close would have been accessible and not already occupied by security forces. There will be a thorough investigation. The American people and our leadership deserves better.
“President Trump and our country need our prayers today more than ever,” Zinke continued. “My heart and prayers are with the innocent civilians who were gravely injured today attending a political rally to express their constitutional rights.”
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on social media invited the public to join him in praying for attendees of the rally, as did Gov. Greg Gianforte.
“I am appalled by the violence at the political rally in support of former President Trump. There is absolutely no place for political violence in America and anyone found responsible for this needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I will continue to monitor the situation and am praying for President Trump’s safety, as well as all of those who peacefully attended this event,” said U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in an emailed statement.
On the social media site X, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale said “there is no place in a civil society for violence in politics, This is a very sad day for our country.” Later, Rosendale followed up with a request for prayers for Trump and his family and the rally’s attendees. Rosendale was also one of several House Republicans to repost a meme of Trump raising a fist and shouting “fight.”
“President Trump is STRONG. He’s an American Warrior fighting to Save America. God bless President Trump!” Tim Sheehy, Republican candidate for Senate, posted on X.
Monica Tranel, Zinke’s Democratic opponent said, “The American Government is one where all agree on the rules, and violence has no place in our democracy. We make our voices heard at the ballot box. Freedom to assemble and freedom from fear are foundational to making our voices heard.”
Ryan Busse, Gianforte’s Democratic challenger, said on X, “I’m saddened by this shooting and any injury or loss of life. I’m grateful President Trump is safe and I wish him a speedy recovery. And I’m grateful for the quick work of the Secret Service and law enforcement.”
WHAT HAPPENED
The attack, by a shooter who law enforcement officials say was then killed by the Secret Service, was the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. It comes amid a deeply polarized political atmosphere, just four months from the presidential elections and days before Trump is to be officiall
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