DONALD Trump was heard demanding the Secret Service let him grab his shoes as he was rushed from the stage during an apparent attempted assassination.
The former president was left bloodied but kept his composure and raised a fist to his supporters as he was led away from a reported sniper at his rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump could be heard stopping his Secret Service agents and saying “let me get my shoes” before he was hurried to his car.
He continued putting on a brave face by defiantly putting up a fist in the air as he left the stage to signal he was okay to the crowd.
Fans of President Trump applauded his attitude during the situation and shared their prayers for him on social media after the shooting.
“Can’t have more brave and bad*** person like him,” one fan said.
“Praying for $TRUMP,” another person wrote on X.
“He needs his shoes lol gotta love the f*** outa this guy!!” a third fan said.
“He is not afraid to die,” a fourth person said.
After Trump was rushed to safety by his agents, the Secret Service confirmed that he was shot at and the threat has been neutralized.
“During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue,” they said in a statement.
“US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.
“US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated.
“One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured.
“The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
Trump issued a statement as well after his injuries were evaluated at the hospital.
Donald Trump was reportedly shot at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, June 13.
There were 8-10 metal detectors at the Butler Farm Grounds, according to Former USUN Ambassador Kip Tom.
The grounds can hold tens of thousands of people.
Tom told CNN that anyone within a certain distance of the president was required to enter through those metal detectors.
Despite being held at an open fairground, the rally was fenced-in, meaning a perimeter was set up.
In addition to metal detectors for the public, plus local and state police, the Secret Service is assigned to protect the president.
Secret Service agents immediately jumped to cover Trump after he appeared to be shot.
“We have practiced for these situations thousands of times,” Jonathan Wackrow, former agent, told CNN.
CNN also reported that the Secret Service shot and killed the reported shooter.
The Secret Service has the lead on the investigation at this time.
The FBI will assume the larger investigation, working in tandem with the Secret Service.
“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 wrote.
“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 dead.
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately 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!”
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