Donald Trump: A video has just come out, showing the response of the Secret Service snipers who shot the gunman trying to assassinate former US President Donald Trump at a campaign event on Saturday.
Secret Service Snipers in Action
In a viral video posted on X, two Secret Service snipers, placed on a roof not far from Trump himself, targeted the shooter and began firing off rounds at about as fast a rate as possible.. Video at the scene of the incident showed nine rounds were fired, and Trump dove for cover before the Secret Service surrounded him.
The gunman was reportedly perched atop a manufacturing plant about 120 meters behind audience stands from the podium where Trump was speaking to the rally crowd, according to the New York Post, citing law enforcement sources.
Former President Trump Injured as Gunman Opens Fire at Rally
Former US President Donald Trump described being grazed by a “bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,” following his statement on Saturday night that his event in Butler, Pennsylvania, was opened fire upon by a gunman. At least for now, the Secret Service has confirmed Trump is safe after the candidate became injured and was rushed off a rally stage with blood on his face. According to a spokesman, Trump is “fine” following the “heinous act.”
One of the audience members succumbed to death, and the gunman was killed following the shootout. They are the others who have been left seriously injured. “I got shot, and the bullet went through the top portion of my right ear,” Trump wrote on his social media page, Truth Social. . When shots rang out, Trump clutched his right ear with his right hand, glanced down at it, then dropped to his knees behind the platform. Secret Service agents scrambled to cover him. An instant later, he emerged, his red “Make America Great Again” hat knocked off his head, and was hurried into a waiting car.
Trump Describes Hearing Shots
“I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening,” Trump said. Trump sent his sympathies to the families of the injured and murdered, thanking the Secret Service and law police for their prompt action. “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country,” he added.
According to PM Modi, violence has no place in politics and democracy. PM Modi on Sunday condemned the attack aimed at former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania. While speaking to X, Prime Minister Modi referred to President Trump as his “friend” and said that he was deeply concerned about the attempted assassination. He also conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to Trump, who was hurt in the shooting.
PM Modi Strongly Condemns Attack on Former President Trump
“Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident,” PM Mod wrote. “Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people,” he added. Trump was bleeding from his ear following the shooting, currently being investigated by law enforcement as one of attempted assassination. The presumptive GOP nominee is doing “fine” following the shooting, according to Trump’s campaign.