The unfolding of the possible assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Donald Trump was only minutes into his rally speech in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening when gunshots rang out, he dropped behind the lectern and he was swarmed by Secret Service agents.

The possible assassination attempt on the former president left at least one bystander dead, according to officials. The shooter, who officials said apparently fired multiple rounds from outside the venue’s security perimeter, is also dead.

Trump was said to be “fine”after being taken to a local medical facility for treatment, a spokesperson for the former president said. The U.S. Secret Service also confirmed Trump is “safe” and that it was actively investigating what occurred.

Here is how the dramatic, historic moment unfolded.

Talking about border security as shots heard

The former president was talking about immigration and criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border to his crowd of supporters gathered at farm grounds in Butler County just before the scene took a violent turn.

Trump was pointing toward a screen displaying information the Trump campaign had prepared about border security.

“That arrow is the lowest amount of illegal immigration ever in recorded history into our country, and then, and then the worst president in the history of our country took over, and look what happened to our country, probably 20 million people. And you know, that’s a little bit old, that chart, that chart’s a couple of months old,” Trump said as he pointed to the screen.

“And if you want to really see something, that said, take a look what happened,” Trump said just before the first shots were heard.

Trump raised his hand to his right ear as the shots rang out then quickly crouched behind his lectern as Secret Service agents — heard saying “get down!” on audio from the podium mic — swarmed around him.

‘Get down!’

Some in the crowd were screaming as additional shots were fired.

After about a minute, and after someone, possibly an agent, yelled the shooter was down, Trump was helped to stand up still surrounded by Secret Service agents.

As he got to his feet, Trump could be heard telling the agents, “Let me get my shoes.”

“I got you sir, I got you,” one agent said.

Trump raises his fist

As he was rushed off, Trump repeatedly raised his fist in the air toward the crowd who responded with a roar.

He appeared to mouth the words, “fight, fight.”

As he was ushered off the stage, blood could be seen on his right ear and streaming down his face.

Secret Service agents continued to surround him as he made his way down the steps and was rushed into a black SUV.

As agents tried to get him inside the vehicle, he once again turned to the crowd and raised his fist for all to see.

The unfolding of the possible assassination attempt on Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. The incident, which occurred during a rally in Nevada, has raised concerns about the safety and security of the President of the United States.

The attempted assassination took place when a man approached the stage where Trump was speaking and attempted to grab a police officer’s gun. The suspect was quickly apprehended by Secret Service agents and taken into custody. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.

The motive behind the attempted assassination remains unclear, but it has sparked a debate about the level of security surrounding the President. Some have criticized the Secret Service for allowing the suspect to get so close to Trump, while others have praised their quick response in apprehending the individual.

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that come with being the leader of a country as polarized as the United States. Trump has been a controversial figure since taking office, and his divisive rhetoric has only fueled tensions among his supporters and detractors.

In the wake of this attempted assassination, it is crucial that steps are taken to ensure the safety of not only President Trump but all political leaders. Security measures must be reevaluated and strengthened to prevent any future incidents from occurring.

The unfolding of this possible assassination attempt on Donald Trump serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and risks that come with being a public figure in today’s political climate. It is a wake-up call for all Americans to come together and denounce violence in all its forms, regardless of political beliefs.