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The '''Assassination attempt on President Donald Trump''' occurred in Butler, [[Pennsylvania]] on July 13, 2024, by a shooter named Thomas Matthew Crooks <small>(possibly different from a "Thomas Crooks" who shows up on a public disclosure of a political donation).</small> [[President Donald J. Trump]] was on stage at [[MAGA]] rally while campaigning for the [[2024 Presidential election]], and only minutes into his speech when the shooting began.
The '''Assassination attempt on President Donald Trump''' occurred in Butler, [[Pennsylvania]] on July 13, 2024, by a shooter named Thomas Matthew Crooks <small>(possibly different from a "Thomas Crooks" who shows up on a public disclosure of a political donation).</small> [[President Donald J. Trump]] was on stage at [[MAGA]] rally while campaigning for the [[2024 Presidential election]], and only minutes into his speech when the shooting began.
According to initial reports from the Secret Service, the shooter fired 5 shots before being killed by authorities. Trump was injured by a bullet penetrating his right ear, but not his skull. An attendee died and two were seriously injured. Trump himself dropped down as he heard many bullets and was wounded by one, and then was quickly shielded by the Secret Service. As Trump stood up, he was then shielded by agents.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/assassination-attempt-trump-pennsylvania-rally-leaves-2-hurt-1-dead-including-shooter Assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally leaves 2 hurt, 1 dead including shooter]. Former President Trump was quickly surrounded and escorted off stage by Secret Service personnel. By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Brooke Singman, Lucas Y. Tomlinson. ''Fox News'', Published July 13, 2024 6:23pm EDT Updated July 13, 2024 9:08pm EDT</ref>
According to initial reports from the Secret Service, the shooter fired 5 shots before being killed by authorities.<ref>[[Cheis Martenson]]: [https://youtu.be/03AxTE7R5Cg Three Audio Files Align and Agree: There Were Two Shooters - Peak Prosperity, July 22, 2024. [[YouTube]].</ref>
Trump was injured by a bullet penetrating his right ear, but not his skull. An attendee died and two were seriously injured. Trump himself dropped down as he heard many bullets and was wounded by one, and then was quickly shielded by the Secret Service. As Trump stood up, he was then shielded by agents.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/assassination-attempt-trump-pennsylvania-rally-leaves-2-hurt-1-dead-including-shooter Assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally leaves 2 hurt, 1 dead including shooter]. Former President Trump was quickly surrounded and escorted off stage by Secret Service personnel. By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Brooke Singman, Lucas Y. Tomlinson. ''Fox News'', Published July 13, 2024 6:23pm EDT Updated July 13, 2024 9:08pm EDT</ref>
Trump strongly called out to all: 'fight' while pumping his fist several times.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/video/2024/07/13/trump-injured-after-shooting-at-pennsylvania-rally-1363421 Bloodied Trump fist pumps after shots fired at rally]
Trump strongly called out to all: 'fight' while pumping his fist several times.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/video/2024/07/13/trump-injured-after-shooting-at-pennsylvania-rally-1363421 Bloodied Trump fist pumps after shots fired at rally]