Several major media outlets did not initially report that former President Donald Trump suffered an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
“The shooting was reported in the headlines of major media sites, but was not reported in their initial headlines,” the rally read. (Related article: Tucker asks Trump if he’s afraid he’ll be killed)
“Secret Service rushes Trump off stage as explosion heard at Pennsylvania rally,” an NBC News headline said. screenshot Posts About X by Drew Holden
I’m counting on you all. pic.twitter.com/okLyo1rnn8
— Drew Holden (@DrewHolden360) July 13, 2024
“Trump Walks Off Stage in Pennsylvania After Huge Crowd Blares,” a Los Angeles Times headline said. according to to another screenshot posted by Holden.
Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, a possible running mate for President Trump, slammed CNN for several posts about X.
Is that true? There’s nothing out there about them trying to kill him? pic.twitter.com/fcc5AV0dPn
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 13, 2024
“Really? Nothing has come out about an attempt to kill him,” Rubio said in the post, which included a screenshot of a CNN post that read, “BREAKING: Donald Trump ousted off stage by Secret Service during campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Follow live updates.”
Even in these frightening moments, they cannot help themselves. pic.twitter.com/REDIQvWaX8
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 13, 2024
“Even in these horrific moments, they are powerless to help themselves,” Rubio said. Posts On X, he showed a screenshot of a CNN headline that read, “Secret Service escorts Trump off stage after fall at rally.”
Rubio also criticized USA Today in a separate post about X.
Another! pic.twitter.com/TEV4v4fNBU
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 13, 2024
“One more thing,” Rubio said. Posts X posted a screenshot of a headline that read, “Secret Service removes Trump from stage after loud noise startles former president and crowd.”
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