In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
The incident, which occurred just days before the Republican convention, has been classified as an attempted assassination. Despite the chaos, Trump remained defiant, pumping his fist before being evacuated by Secret Service agents.
The shooting resulted in the death of one spectator and critically injured two others. Trump expressed his condolences and praised the swift response of the Secret Service. The shooter, who fired from an elevated position outside the security perimeter, was killed by agents on the scene.
This attack has sparked calls for a thorough investigation into the security lapses that allowed the shooter to get so close to the former president. Lawmakers across the political spectrum have condemned the violence and called for unity. President Joe Biden also condemned the attack and suspended his campaign’s political advertising in its aftermath.
Despite the assassination attempt, Trump’s campaign confirmed that he will still attend the Republican convention next week. This event has underscored the intense and dangerous political climate as the 2024 presidential election approaches [❞] .
