Trump spokesperson says former president is 'fine' following incident at Pennsylvania rally
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- Secret Service said former President Donald Trump is "safe" after an incident at a campaign rally.
- A Trump spokesperson told BI the former president is "fine" and "being checked out" at a local medical facility.
- Trump was escorted off stage after loud pops were heard.
Donald Trump is doing "fine" following an incident at a Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a Trump spokesperson told Business Insider in an email.
The former president was whisked off the stage by his security detail after loud pops were heard.
"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," the spokesperson said. "He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow."
Details of the Saturday incident remain unclear, but video from the rally shows Trump ducking and reaching a hand near his face. Photos show blood around the former president's ear.
A spokesperson for the Secret Service said on X that there was an "incident" at the rally and that the former president is safe.
"The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe," the statement read. "This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available."
This is a developing story…