Trump survives alleged assassination attempt at rally

By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFROFormer President Donald Trump was injured in what law enforcement is treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13.The presumed Republican presidential nominee was rushed offstage shortly after loud popping noises were heard. He was seen exiting the stage with several Secret Service members with a bloody right ear and a pumped fist, signaling to his supporters that he was okay.Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., July 13, 2024. Politicians on both sides of the aisle condemned political violence following the attempted assassination. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Trump’s campaign says the former president is “fine,” however, the extent of his injuries remains unknown.According to authorities, one rally attendee and the suspected shooter are both confirmed dead following the event.President Joe Biden issued a statement shortly after the news broke saying he is “grateful” that the former president is safe.“I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,” said Biden. “There’s no place for this kind of violence in America.”Several political officials took to X, formerly known...