Donald Trump was hit in the ear in an apparent assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally on July 13. The incident occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, and will likely raise concerns about stability ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The Assassination Attempt
The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks was named by the FBI as the subject involved in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Trump’s Response and Injuries
Trump, the 78-year-old former president, was rushed off stage with blood smeared across his face after the shooting. He later said, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” Despite the chaos, Trump raised a defiant fist to the crowd as he was escorted to safety.
Casualties and Injuries
The gunman and a bystander were killed in the incident, and two spectators were critically injured.
International Reaction
Russia blamed the Biden administration for creating an atmosphere that led to the assassination attempt.
