Shots fired at Trump; here’s what microphones picked up
BUTLER, Pennsylvania - It appears that several shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
As multiple popping sounds were heard, screams erupted from the crowd as Secret Service agents swarmed Trump, who appeared to be bleeding from the ear, and escorted him from the stage.
Here’s what stage microphone appeared to pick up as the possible shots were fired.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump, to crowd: "If you really want to see something that’s sad, take a look at…"
[Three apparent shots fired; Trump grabs ear and ducks down.]
[Apparent shots continue.]
Unknown: "What are we doing? What are we doing?"
[Inaudible comments as another possible shot is fired]
Agents: "Are you ready? Hold, hold! On You! Ready, move! Move! Go!"
Agents: "Hawkeye’s here! Hawkeye’s here! [Inaudible]"
Agents: "Are you ready? Are you ready?"
Agents: "Are we good? Shooter’s down!"
Agents: "Shooter’s down! Are we good to move?"
Agents: "We’re clear, we’re clear!"
Agents: "Come on sir, come on."
Trump: "Let me get my shoes. Let me get my shoes."
Agents: "I got you sir; I got you sir."
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump: "Let me get my shoes."
Agents: "Hold on to your head, it’s bloody."
Trump: "Let me get my shoes."
Agents: "Watch out. Wait, wait, wait."
[Trump raises fist to crowd as agents begin to move him.]
Crowd: "USA! USA!"
[Agents move Trump from stage]
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