Former US President Donald Trump was abruptly rushed off stage on Saturday after gunshots were fired during his rally in Pennsylvania.
The incident left attendees in shock and sparked immediate concerns for the former president’s safety.
It was not immediately clear where the gunshots were fired from, but video footage showed blood on the ear of the former president and snipers positioned on the roof near the stage where Trump was standing.
The rally was progressing smoothly until the gunshots rang out. Trump was in the midst of delivering a speech, criticizing his successor: “Then the worst president in the history of our country took over and look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people… and that’s a little bit old that chart, that chart is couple of months old. If you really want to see something, take a look at…”
As the shots were fired, Trump’s security detail quickly moved to escort him off the stage. Despite the urgency, Trump was heard saying, “let me get my shoes,” before raising his fist in the air in a gesture of defiance.
Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House, is running against President Joe Biden in the upcoming election.
