GOP prays for Trump after apparent shots fired, former president rushed off stage
Republicans rushed to offer support to former President Trump after possible gun shots were heard during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania and Trump was escorted off the stage by Secret Service with apparent blood on his face. “Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all the attendees of the campaign rally today in Pennsylvania, and we send our gratitude to the law enforcement who responded at the scene,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. in a post on X responding to the incident. Johnson said he was “briefed by law enforcement and am continuing to monitor the developments.” “This horrific act of political violence at a peaceful campaign rally has no place in this country and should be unanimously and forcefully condemned,” he continued. BLOODIED TRUMP RUSHED OFF STAGE AFTER POSSIBLE GUNSHOTS AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY “Tonight, all Americans are grateful that President Trump appears to be fine after a despicable attack on a peaceful rally,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on X. “Violence has no place in our politics. We appreciate the swift work of the Secret Service and other law enforcement.” VIDEO: TRUMP RUSHED OFF STAGE BY SECRET SERVICE AFTER INCIDENT INTERRUPTS RALLY Senate Republican Whip John Thune, R-S.D., reacted on X, writing, “Kimberley and I are praying for the safety of President Trump and everyone who attended the rally in Pennsylvania, and I’m carefully monitoring the situation.” Senate Republican conference chairman John Barrasso also shared that he was praying for Trump, as well as “everyone at the rally today in Pennsylvania.” “God protected President Trump,” Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., wrote on X, including a photo of Trump with his fist in the air as Secret Service agents began to escort him off the stage. Trump had a red substance on his face, which appeared to be blood. WATCH LIVE: SECRET SERVICE CONFIRMS THE FORMER PRESIDENT IS ‘SAFE’ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., who was shot and injured in 2017 during practice for the congressional baseball game, wrote on X, “Praying for President Donald Trump. There is never any place for political violence.” PRESIDENT BIDEN RECEIVES BRIEFING ABOUT POSSIBLE SHOOTING AT TRUMP RALLY “Jacquie and I are praying for President Trump and all of the attendees at today’s rally. President Trump is a proven warrior who has overcome adversity time and time again. He will rise above this horrifying situation stronger than ever,” said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., in a post following the news. Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., condemned the apparent shots, saying “These people are evil. Thank God for Donald J. Trump.” She encouraged all to “pray for Donald J. Trump. Pray for the United States of America.” “He’s the toughest man I’ve ever met. Nobody’s been through what he’s been through. May swift justice be brought against his evil attacker,” Noem added. “.@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for Donald Trump and his family,” wrote Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., in his own response. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley warned, “This should horrify every freedom loving American. Violence against presidential candidates must never be normalized.” “We are lifting up Donald Trump, the entire Trump family, and all in attendance in prayer,” she wrote.
Possible gunfire breaks out at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, after apparent gunshots rang out. Gunfire appeared to break out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday evening. TRUMP RETURNS TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR PRE-CONVENTION RALLY IN SWING STATE The former president had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents. “And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people [came in illegally]. And, you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart… that chart’s a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over…” Trump said before gunfire rang out. As they led him away, with what appeared to be blood on his cheek and his right ear, he raised his arms defiantly. Trump was heard telling his security team, “let me get my shoes,” as they brought him to his feet and hustled him off-stage. The frantic scene captured rally-goers racing out after shots rang out. There is no information on whom the shooter may have been or if any arrests have been made. In a statement, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that they have “implemented protective measures.” “An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Guglielmi “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In a statement, Trump’s communication director, Steven Cheung, said that the former president “is fine.” “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
Gunfire breaks out at Trump rally in Pennsylvania; 2 attendees hurt, shooter dead
Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, after gunshots rang out on Saturday, leaving two attendees hurt and the alleged shooter dead. Gunfire broke out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds. TRUMP RETURNS TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR PRE-CONVENTION RALLY IN SWING STATE The former president had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents. “And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people [came in illegally]. And, you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart… that chart’s a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over…” Trump said before gunfire rang out. As they led him away, with what appeared to be blood on his cheek and his right ear, he raised his arms defiantly. Trump was heard telling his security team, “let me get my shoes,” as they brought him to his feet and hustled him off-stage. Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to Fox News Digital that his father is in “great spirits” as he remains under observation, saying that the presumptive Republican nominee is “never stop fighting to save America.” “I just spoke to my father on the phone, and he is in great spirits,” Trump Jr. said. “He will never stop fighting to save America, no matter what the radical left throws at him.” Trump’s condition is unclear. The frantic scene captured rally-goers racing out after shots rang out. The shooter is dead and two other rally-goers are dead, a law enforcement source told Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich. In a statement, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that they have “implemented protective measures.” “An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Guglielmi “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.” In a statement, Trump’s communication director, Steven Cheung, said that the former president “is fine.” “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.” In a statement, President Biden said that he has been briefed on the incident and is “praying for him and his family.” “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,” Biden said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Biden added that there was “no place for this kind of violence in America.” “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety,” he said. “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
Assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally leaves 2 hurt, 1 dead including shooter
Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where gunshots rang out on Saturday, leaving at least one person killed, two attendees hurt and the alleged shooter dead. Gunfire broke out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds. The U.S. Secret Services said in a press release, that the suspected shooter fired from an “elevated position” and killed at least one person and “critically injured” 2 others. An elite FBI Fly Team is en route to Butler to conduct an “assassination investigation,” a Secret Service source told Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson. TRUMP RETURNS TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR PRE-CONVENTION RALLY IN SWING STATE The former president had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents. “And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people [came in illegally]. And, you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart… that chart’s a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over…” Trump said before gunfire rang out. As they led him away, with what appeared to be blood on his cheek and his right ear, he raised his arms defiantly. Trump was heard telling his security team, “let me get my shoes,” as they brought him to his feet and hustled him off-stage. Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to Fox News Digital that his father is in “great spirits” as he remains under observation at an area hospital, saying that the presumptive Republican nominee is “never stop fighting to save America.” “I just spoke to my father on the phone, and he is in great spirits,” Trump Jr. said. “He will never stop fighting to save America, no matter what the radical left throws at him.” In a Truth Social post, Trump said that he was shot with a bullet that “pierced the upper part of my right ear.” “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,” he said. “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,” he said. “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!” In a statement, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that they have “implemented protective measures.” “An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Guglielmi said. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.” In a statement, Trump’s communication director, Steven Cheung, said that the former president “is fine.” “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.” In a statement, President Biden said that he has been briefed on the incident and is “praying for him and his family.” “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,” Biden said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Biden added that there was “no place for this kind of violence in America.” “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety,” he said. “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
Assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally leaves 2 hurt, 2 dead, including shooter
Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where gunshots rang out on Saturday, leaving at least one person killed, two attendees hurt and the alleged shooter dead. Gunfire broke out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds. The U.S. Secret Services said in a press release, that the suspected shooter fired from an “elevated position” and killed at least one person and “critically injured” 2 others. An elite FBI Fly Team is en route to Butler to conduct an “assassination investigation,” a Secret Service source told Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson. TRUMP RETURNS TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR PRE-CONVENTION RALLY IN SWING STATE The former president had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents. “And then the worst president in the history of our country took over. And look what happened to our country. Probably 20 million people [came in illegally]. And, you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart… that chart’s a couple of months old. And if you want to really see something that sad, take a look at what happened over…” Trump said before gunfire rang out. As they led him away, with what appeared to be blood on his cheek and his right ear, he raised his arms defiantly. Trump was heard telling his security team, “let me get my shoes,” as they brought him to his feet and hustled him off-stage. Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to Fox News Digital that his father is in “great spirits” as he remains under observation at an area hospital, saying that the presumptive Republican nominee is “never stop fighting to save America.” “I just spoke to my father on the phone, and he is in great spirits,” Trump Jr. said. “He will never stop fighting to save America, no matter what the radical left throws at him.” In a Truth Social post, Trump said that he was shot with a bullet that “pierced the upper part of my right ear.” “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,” he said. “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,” he said. “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!” In a statement, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that they have “implemented protective measures.” “An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Guglielmi said. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.” In a statement, Trump’s communication director, Steven Cheung, said that the former president “is fine.” “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.” In a statement, President Biden said that he has been briefed on the incident and is “praying for him and his family.” “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,” Biden said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Biden added that there was “no place for this kind of violence in America.” “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety,” he said. “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
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Trump returns to Pennsylvania for pre-convention rally in swing state
Former President Trump returned to the swing state of Pennsylvania on Saturday just two days before Republicans gather for the convention and prepare to nominate him for the third consecutive time. Trump’s trip and rally to Butler County, in Western Pennsylvania, was set to begin at 5 p.m. at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, is one of the most vital battleground states that Trump’s campaign has focused on. The former president held a rally last month at Temple University in Philadelphia. TRUMP DROPS MAJOR HINT ON HIS RUNNING MATE, AND TIMING OF ANNOUNCEMENT Trump has strung out his choice of running mate, leaving speculation soaring about whom the former president will choose. TRUMP’S ODDS OF WINNING PRESIDENCY SOAR AS BIDEN FACES GROWING SCRUTINY The most-mentioned possibilities are North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Tim Scott of South Carolina. Vance, in nearby Ohio, will not be in attendance at the rally, Fox News has learned. The Democratic Party has been engulfed in a crisis since President Biden’s dismal debate performance that has sparked calls for him to step aside, leaving Trump mainly out of the spotlight. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The former president has made just a few public appearances over the course of the last few weeks, while Biden has kicked into high gear to quell fears about his mental acuity.
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Will Trump reveal running mate from convention podium Monday night reality TV style?
MILWAUKEE — Eight years ago, Donald Trump named his running mate three days before the start of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. “I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.” Trump wrote in a tweet July 15, 2016. Fast-forward eight years, and with just two days to go until the start of the 2024 GOP convention in battleground Wisconsin’s largest city, the once and possibly future president has yet to make any announcement. THIS POPULAR GOP GOVERNOR SAYS TRUMP WILL DO WELL IN HIS SWING STATE With President Biden facing a rising chorus of calls from fellow Democrats to end his re-election campaign amid increasing concerns about his ability to serve another four years in the White House after his damaging debate performance last month, Trump has been in no rush to steal the political spotlight. But in the past couple of days, the former president has indicated he’d like to unveil his running mate at the convention. TRUMP HANDICAPS THREE OF HIS TOP RUNNING MATE CONTENDERS “I’d love to do it during the convention,” Trump said on Fox News’ “Hannity” at the beginning of the week. Two days later, he emphasized on “The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio” that, “You know, in the old days, they did it during the convention, and it kept the convention very exciting, actually. So, we’ll see about that.” On Thursday, in an appearance on “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show,” the former president reiterated his desire to announce his running mate during the convention. He likened the unveiling of his pick to his one-time reality TV show on NBC that further vaulted the national identity of the real estate and business mogul. “It’s like a highly sophisticated version of ‘The Apprentice’ if you think about it,” Trump said. TRUMP DROPS MAJOR HINT IN VEEPSTAKES A Trump campaign official, who asked for anonymity, told Fox News “there is an opportunity to do that.” “We are prepared when President Trump announces his choice,” the official said. An announcement at the convention would be a dramatic finale to a process that in recent weeks has increasingly grabbed attention. But the clock’s ticking for Trump. The convention kicks off Monday, and Trump will have to name his running mate before a roll call is held to formally nominate that person. While party officials have yet to reveal when the roll call will be held, it will have to be before Wednesday evening, when the vice presidential nominee will address the delegates from the podium. As for whom Trump will pick, he’s indicated that his short list includes senators J.D. Vance of Ohio and Marco Rubio of Florida and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. The former president has also praised Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Trump told Fox News’ Kilmeade this week, ”I think I’m pretty well set in my own mind.” Top advisers insist Trump’s the only person who knows the identity of the vice presidential nominee. “For the record, I don’t know who it is!” Trump co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita wrote in a social media post, pointing to the intense speculation about the former president’s running mate. Trump campaign senior adviser Brian Hughes reiterated to Fox News that “anyone claiming to know who or when President Trump will choose his VP is lying, unless the person is named Donald J. Trump.” Once the announcement is made, the Trump campaign says it’s ready to quickly print signs, shirts, hats and other merchandise emblazoned with the GOP 2024 ticket, officials confirmed. “Whenever that decision is made, we are ready to go,” another Trump campaign adviser, who also asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Biden to speak to two House Dem groups while hunkered down in dreary Delaware ahead of high-stakes interviews
President Biden is spending his weekend away from the White House at his Delaware beach house, a well-known retreat for the president, ahead of high-stakes interviews and the Republican Party’s convention next week. Following a Friday evening campaign event in Michigan, the president’s weekend at Rehoboth Beach has been largely quiet after he acknowledged on Thursday that he needs to “pace” himself yet insisted he should take on a more robust schedule ahead of the 2024 election. Biden is expected to take part in two conference calls on Saturday with House Democrats – the New Dems Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus – but has no public events on his Saturday Rehoboth schedule. Thirteen Democrats in the New Dems Coalition have called for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race. It has been reported that the president may also attend a church service during his weekend trip. BIDEN TELLS MICHIGAN CROWD HE’S ‘NOT GOING ANYWHERE’ AMID CHANTS OF ‘DON’T YOU QUIT’ With sporadic rain expected for the remainder of the day in Rehoboth Beach, Biden remained hunkered down amid growing calls from members of his own party to withdraw from the race for the White House. Sources near the president’s vacation home in Sussex County, Delaware, told Fox News Digital there has been little movement by the Secret Service since the president’s arrival in town Friday evening. When the president returns to work next week, he will be forced to shift gears for a series of additional high-stakes interviews amid the Republican National Convention, which is taking place in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. Biden is slated to take part in a taped, one-on-one interview with “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt on Monday from Austin, Texas. That interview, which will mark the president’s second cable news appearance since his rocky debate last month, will air in its entirety at 9 p.m. ET the same day. The president will also take part in two additional interviews next week, according to Dylan Byers, a senior correspondent for Puck News. Byers reported Thursday that Biden would take part in a Tuesday interview with a “Black national media outlet” during the NAACP Conference, and another on Wednesday with a “Latino national media outlet.” Those interviews will come as Biden continues his attempt to convince members of his own party, as well as voters from different corners of America who have concerns about his age and mental acuity, that he is up to the task of four more years in the White House. ‘UNDERDOG’ BIDEN STILL HAS TIME TO TURN CAMPAIGN AROUND BEFORE THE ELECTION, DEMOCRAT STRATEGISTS SAY A large majority of Americans want Biden to drop out of the race, including a majority of his own supporters, according to a Thursday poll from ABC News and the Washington Post that was released ahead of his press conference. A full 67% of respondents said Biden should drop out of the race, and 85% say he is too old to serve out a second term. Meanwhile, 60% of respondents also said former President Trump is too old for a second term, up from 44% in the spring of 2023. Among Democrats and voters who said they lean Democratic, 62% said Biden needs to drop out of the race. Even among self-professed Biden supporters, 54% said he needs to drop out. However, the poll found that Biden and Trump are virtually tied, despite voters’ lack of confidence in Biden, with 46% saying they would vote for the current president and 47% saying they support Trump. A total of 18 elected Democrats have called on Biden to step aside in the White House race. Despite the calls for him to withdraw from the race, Biden told supporters at his Detroit rally on Friday that he is “not going anywhere.” “You made me the nominee, no one else. Not the press, not the pundits, not the insiders, not donors — you the voters. You decided, no one else, and I’m not going anywhere,” he declared. Fox News’ Chad Pergram and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.