Local police officer encountered Trump rally gunman on roof prior to shooting: AP sources
At a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, local police officers encountered a gunman on a nearby roof but retreated down a ladder after the gunman pointed a rifle at the officers, police officials said. He told the Associated Press. Protesters noticed a man climbing onto the roof of a […]
Former NFL player Antonio Brown weighs in after Trump shooting
In the hours after the shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, reactions poured in from across the sports world. Former NFL star and current internet provocateur Antonio Brown is one of the athletes who has decided to speak out. “If we can get enough guys together, up to 50, we can […]
‘No change’ to Secret Service plans for RNC convention after shock Trump shooting
The Secret Service does not plan to make major changes to the Republican National Committee’s convention in Milwaukee this week after presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump was shockingly shot on Saturday. The law enforcement agency, which swiftly safeguarded Trump from the stage where he was shot on Saturday but has since come under scrutiny, […]
Eye witness to Trump rally shooting says she is not surprised by assassination attempt
A Pennsylvania woman who attended former President Trump’s rally on Saturday with her husband wasn’t initially sure if the popping sounds she heard were directly related to guns — the jolly atmosphere led her to think someone was setting off fireworks. “It was a really beautiful day, and we were sitting there and it really […]
Kinzinger says JD Vance's response to shooting should 'disqualify' him from VP consideration
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Sunday that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)’s response to the assassination attempt on former President Trump should “disqualify” him from serving as vice president. Vance, one of Trump’s running mates, said in a social media post on Saturday that the shooting was “not an isolated incident” and suggested President Biden’s […]
GoFundMe For Trump Rally Shooting Victims Raises More Than $2 Million In 14 Hours
A GoFundMe campaign raising money for victims of the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has raised more than $2 million in 14 hours, according to the fundraising site. The fundraiser, titled “Support for Victims of Butler PA – Endorsed by President Trump,” was launched by Meredith O’Rourke, national financial director […]
Would-be Trump assassin tried to join high school shooting club, was rejected for being ‘comically bad’ shot
The Pennsylvania man who tried to assassinate President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday joined his high school rifle team but was rejected for his “terrible” shooting skills and telling “vulgar” jokes. Crooks, 20, opened fire with an AR-style rifle at the Butler Farm Show, killing one Trump hero and wounding two others, but […]
Dem congressman says staff member no longer employed for ‘don’t miss next time’ post after Trump shooting
A staff member for Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson has been “removed” from the congressman’s employment after he reportedly posted “Watch out next time” following the assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday evening. “I was made aware of the posting by a staff member who is no longer under my employment,” Rep. Bennie Thompson, […]
Trump: Won’t Let Shooting Change Convention Plans, Headed To Milwaukee Sunday
A police officer walks past a Donald Trump sign at Fiserv Forum as preparations get underway for the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 14, 2024. The RNC will be held in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) By OAN Staff Member Sofia FloresSunday, July 14, 2024 […]
50 Cent, Kid Rock, other artists react to Trump rally shooting
A string of celebrities, including rapper 50 Cent and singer Kid Rock, took to social media to respond to the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The former president said he was shot in the ear while speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. One rally attendee was […]