Donald Trump Rushed Off Stage After Shots Fired at Rally; Viral Video Shows Blood on His Face

Former US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage with blood on his ear and face after loud cracking noises were heard during a Saturday evening (early Sunday morning in India) rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

According to international media reports, Trump fell to the ground, seemingly injured, after the initial loud bangs. Screams erupted from many spectators as security personnel quickly shielded the former president and escorted him off the stage. Trump appeared to be shouting toward the crowd and was seen pumping his fist as he was hurried away.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, shared a video of the incident on his official X account and wrote, “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.”

The Secret Service said in a statement that Trump is “safe” and that the incident is being investigated.

“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service chief spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.

President Joe Biden had not yet been briefed on the incident, he told reporters, as he was leaving church.

A senior Trump adviser in Milwaukee told CNN that the team is working to gather more information on the former president’s condition. The adviser was heartened by Trump’s gestures as he was led off the stage and from his SUV.

“We don’t know his condition,” the adviser said. “We pray he is OK.

(With inputs from CNN)