A rallygoer was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign event for former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), who previously served as Trump’s physician and chief White House medical adviser, revealed that his nephew was among the attendees who were targeted by a would-be assassin’s bullet on Saturday.
According to Jackson, shots rang out during the event, prompting everyone to drop to the ground. His nephew sustained a neck injury when a bullet grazed his neck, causing bleeding. The incident occurred in the friends and family pen, which was unfortunately in the line of fire.
Former President Trump himself narrowly escaped harm, as he later shared in a post on Truth Social, stating that he felt the bullet rip through his skin, piercing the upper part of his right ear. Tragically, another attendee lost their life, and two others were critically injured, as confirmed by the US Secret Service.
Jackson’s nephew received medical attention in a triage tent following the incident. Fortunately, his injury was not serious, and he is currently in stable condition. In a statement, Rep. Jackson expressed gratitude for the concern shown towards his family and requested prayers for all those injured and the life lost.
Highlighting the severity of the situation, Jackson concluded that both the President and the survivors were fortunate to be alive. The Secret Service swiftly neutralized the threat by eliminating the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was positioned on the roof of a manufacturing plant over 130 yards away from the stage.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers faced by public figures and attendees at political events. The investigation into the motive behind the assassination attempt is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather all relevant information.
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I remember reading about this incident in the news and it was truly shocking. It was during the heated 2016 presidential campaign, and tensions were running high. I had been following the campaign closely, attending rallies and engaging in discussions with people from both sides of the political spectrum.
I happened to be in Pennsylvania at the time, and when I heard that Donald Trump was holding a rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds, I decided to attend. The atmosphere was electric, with thousands of supporters gathered to
This is absolutely outrageous and deeply disturbing! It is beyond comprehension that someone would attempt to assassinate a rallygoer during a campaign event. This act of violence goes against the very principles of democracy and freedom that our country stands for.
Regardless of political differences, no one should ever resort to such extreme measures to express their disagreement or dissent. It is a blatant attack on our democratic process and undermines the fundamental values that we hold dear.
It is crucial that law enforcement agencies thoroughly investigate this incident and bring