Former U.S. President Donald Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after gunfire erupted at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving him bloodied but safe. The incident, described as a suspected assassination attempt, shocked attendees and drew swift global condemnation 🌍.
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- Trump sustained a bullet wound to his right ear, later posting on social media: \"GOD BLESS AMERICA!\" 🇺🇸
- One attendee died, two others critically injured.
- Shooter was fatally shot by law enforcement; motives remain unclear.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation, calling the violence \"sick\" and urging unity: \"There’s no place in America for this kind of violence.\" Global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and France’s Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack, emphasizing rejection of political violence 💔.
🔍 Investigation Update: Authorities confirmed the shooter fired from outside the venue, possibly from a rooftop. The Secret Service is reviewing security protocols.
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Trump bloodied but 'safe' after gunfire erupts at Pennsylvania rally
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