Sick social media trolls claim Trump rally shooting was fake
Shortly after former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, social media was abuzz with trolls claiming the shooting was “staged.” On X, conspiracy theorists dismissed the attempted murder on Trump’s life as a campaign ploy. In the wake of the shooting, the word “staged” became the second most popular topic on the app […]
Shooting at Trump rally investigated as attempted assassination
The shooting at a rally for former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in a press conference late Saturday night, called the shooting an “assassination attempt” on former President Donald Trump. Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI […]
Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson says nephew was nicked by would-be assassin’s bullet at Pennsylvania rally
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) said his nephew was among those shot and killed by a suspected assassin at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Jackson, who served as Trump’s personal physician and chief White House medical adviser during the Trump administration, said he had been gathered with his family at […]
‘He’s got a gun’: Trump rally attendees spot shooter ‘on top of the roof’ ahead of assassination attempt: Video
Video from former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday shows rally-goers spotting the suspect on a roof just before the gunfight began. “Don’t go there.” according to CNNThe video, taken by a rally attendee, includes audio of several people raising the alarm about a possible shooter. “He’s got a gun!” several […]
RNC’s Secret Service clash thrust back into spotlight after deadly Trump rally shooting
As the Republican National Convention approaches on the heels of an assassination attempt on President Trump, a months-long feud between former President Trump’s campaign and President Biden’s administration’s Secret Service has come back into the spotlight. “My staff and I have been in contact with those coordinating security planning for the Republican National Convention and […]
Ivanka Trump after rally shooting: 'I continue to pray for our country'
Ivanka Trump said she was praying for the country after former President Trump said he was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I thank you all for your love and prayers for my father and the victims of today’s senseless violence,” Trump’s 42-year-old daughter said in a statement.Post to social media […]
Trump campaign, RNC to ‘proceed with’ convention in aftermath of rally shooting
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee stressed that the party’s next convention will “go on as scheduled” following the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “President Trump looks forward to joining you in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention to nominate him as the […]
Trump confirms he was shot in the ear at rally: ‘I knew immediately that something was wrong’
Former President Donald Trump confirmed he was shot in the ear Saturday during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and that “much bleeding took place” afterward. “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,” Trump wrote on Truth Social hours […]
Pennsylvania Trump rally shooting suspect pictured after deadly assassination attempt
Images provided by law enforcement officials at the scene of former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday appear to show a suspect collapsing after Secret Service agents “neutralized” the gunman who allegedly opened fire at the rally, killing one spectator and critically wounding two more. Authorities were still working Saturday evening to identify […]
GOP lawmakers pledge investigations into Trump rally shooting
Republican lawmakers have pledged to hold an investigation and at least one hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, with much of their attention focused on the Secret Service. “The House of Representatives will today conduct a full investigation into this tragic incident,” House Speaker Mike […]