Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday, former U.S. president Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage.
Audio reveals how the chaotic scene played out from the view of Trump and those involved in getting him to safety.
Trump was in the middle of speaking when several shots rang out. He clasps his ear and ducks as Secret Service agents surround him. “Get down, get down, get down,” one says. Another shot sounds and a woman screams.
Here’s a transcript of the audio from the shooting and aftermath at the podium with Trump and Secret Service members, starting just after 6 p.m. ET Saturday:
18:11:33: Shots are fired.
18.11:34: Trump touches the right side of his face.
18:11:35: Trump takes cover as agents rush to …