Attempted Assassination of Trump: Here’s What We Know

A shooting incident at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, is being investigated as an attempted assassination, according to law enforcement officials.& What Happened During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the former president, who had his ear covered in blood, was swiftly removed from the stage by Secret Service agents. Authorities report that 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, opened fire at the rally on Saturday before being killed by the Secret Service. investigators believe the weapon used by Crooks was bought by his father at least six months ago. There were also reports that the former President was not shot in the ear but was nicked by glass fragments from a shattered teleprompter. As of Sunday morning (July 14), the Secret Service and FBI had not verified that information.& Trump’s Condition A spokesman for Trump’s campaign stated that the former president is “fine” and is currently being evaluated at a local medical facility. The Secret Service also released a statement affirming that “the former President is safe.” Trump to Attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Trump’s...