Bullets fired at Donald Trump’s rally, former US president narrowly escapes

Washington: A deadly attack has been made on former US President Donald Trump. According to the information, the attack was done during an election rally. Trump was holding a rally in Pennsylvania, just then a man suddenly opened fire. A video of this incident has surfaced. It is seen in it that Trump narrowly escaped. His ear was pierced by the bullet. If the bullet had been even 2 centimeters away, Trump could have died.

In the video of the rally that has surfaced, it can be seen that as soon as the sound of firing is heard, the former US President holds his right ear with his right hand. Then he brings his hand down to see it and then he sits on his knees behind the podium. After this, a group of Secret Service agents immediately covers him. In this video, it can also be seen that blood is coming out of Trump’s ear.

Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger has said that the accused who shot at Trump’s rally has been shot dead. Along with this, a person present in the rally has also died. The US Secret Service has said that Donald Trump is safe and security measures have been taken after the incident at the Pennsylvania election rally. The Associated Press has claimed, citing sources, that this shooting was an attempt to assassinate Trump. Law enforcement officials say that this is the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate in the US since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.

The bullet hit the upper part of my ear – Trump

Donald Trump has also issued a statement on the incident. He said, “It is unbelievable that this can happen in our country. At this time nothing is known about the shooter, who is now dead. I was hit by a bullet that hit the upper part of my right ear. I immediately knew something was wrong because I heard a loud sound, shots were fired, and immediately felt the bullet go through the skin.”

Deeply concerned by the attack on Donald Trump: PM Modi

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has posted a post on the social media platform X. He has written on X, ‘I am deeply worried about the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. I strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracy. I wish him a speedy recovery. Our condolences and prayers are with the families of the deceased, the injured and the American people.’

There is no place for violence in America: Biden

President Biden’s reaction to the attempt to assassinate Trump has come out. He condemned the incident and said that there is no place for violence in America.

No place for political violence: Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama condemned the incident and said that there is no place for political violence in America’s democracy. It is not yet known exactly what happened, but it is a matter of relief that former President Trump has not been seriously injured.

There is no place in our country for violence: Kamala Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted, “I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania. Doug and I are relieved that he has not suffered any serious injuries. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and affected by this senseless shooting. We are grateful for the immediate action of the United States Secret Service and local authorities. There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. We must all condemn this despicable act.”