The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough toΒ shoot and injureΒ former President Donald TrumpΒ at a rallyΒ Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one the agencyβs core duties.
In new post, Donald Trump calls for unity after his apparent assassination attempt, saying "it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win."
What began as a jubilant rally Saturday forΒ Donald TrumpΒ days before he becomes the official Republican presidential nominee ended in mere minutes with theΒ former president bloodiedΒ and a suspected would-be assassin shot dead by the Secret Service. Here's a look at what we know so far:
Law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle of the man suspected in the Trump rally shooting. There were also bomb-making materials found at his home.
It's safe to say no one saw this shooting coming. Elected Republicans and Democrats are reacting to former President Donald Trump being shot during his own rally.
PresidentΒ Joe BidenΒ said Saturday that βeverybody must condemnβ theΒ suspected assassination attemptΒ on former PresidentΒ Donald Trump, adding that he hoped to speak with his 2024 presidential rival soon.
Two officials spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation. They said the shooter was not an attendee at the rally and was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents.
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