Loud Bangs and Blood Seen on Trump’s Ear
In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents after a series of loud bangs, resembling gunshots, were heard at the onset of a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was observed with blood on his right ear as security personnel hurriedly escorted him off the stage, with the former president raising his fist to the crowd.
Security and official statements
“The former President is safe,” confirmed the Secret Service after Trump was quickly driven away in an SUV. The area was declared an active crime scene, and reporters were instructed to leave immediately.
Eyewitness accounts
John Yeykal, a rally attendee from Franklin, Pennsylvania, recounted the chaos: “We saw a lot of people go down, looking confused. I heard the shots, it sounded like between firecrackers and a small caliber handgun.” This incident marked Yeykal’s first experience at a Trump rally.
The unsettling episode occurred just after Trump took the stage for his final campaign rally before the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, set to begin on Monday.
Response from the White House
The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden received an initial briefing on the incident, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
As the investigation continues, the Secret Service and local law enforcement are working to determine the exact nature and source of the disturbance that disrupted the rally and raised significant safety concerns.