7 Things You Need to Know About Assassination Attempt on Trump

Trump's Condition

Trump Posted to Social Media

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. 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 realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

At 8:42 PM on July 13, 2024

The latest from the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Shooter

What we know about the shooter:

this BBC interview with a guy outside the security perimeter who claims he saw the shooter before he fired is absolutely wild pic.twitter.com/vJpKZTxSAe

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) July 13, 2024

Victims

One at the Event Was Killed, and Two Are in Critical Condition

No names have been released on the victims of the shooting at the Trump event. 

The New York Times reports:

Michael T. Slupe, the Butler County sheriff, said the spectator who was killed was an adult male who was probably attending the rally with his family. Sheriff Slupe said the man had been in the bleachers when he was shot and that he believed the man had died on the scene.

The two people who were critically injured were taken by helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to Dan Laurent, a hospital spokesman. The authorities did not immediately release further information on the spectators’ injuries.

Biden Comments

President Joe Biden spoke at a press briefing at about 8 PM on Saturday. 

Watch his comments in the video above.

Former Presidents

Former Presidents Speak Out 

Barack Obama posted:

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.

Bill Clinton wrote:

Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service.

George W. Bush's statement:

Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attempt on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.

Investigation Promised

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson issued the following:

THE HOUSE WILL CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION OF THE TRAGIC EVENTS TODAY. The American people deserve to know the truth. We will have Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and other appropriate officials from DHS and the FBI appear for a hearing before our committees ASAP.