Former U.S. President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening, but remains “fine,” according to his campaign.
Shots rang out at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening in a dramatic scene that had the former president huddled underneath the podium while his protective detail surrounded him. Trump grabbed his ear before ducking behind the podium.
Trump, face bloodied, gave a defiant upraised fist to the crowd as he was ushered offstage by his security detail.
Two people were reported dead, including the accused shooter, according to a Secret Service source speaking to CNN.
In a social media post, Trump extended condolences to a person who was killed, and another who was “seriously injured.”
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“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country,” Trump wrote.
“Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the …