The former U.S. president said a bullet pierced the upper part of his ear.
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At around 6:11 p.m.
ET, the ex-host ofThe Apprenticeand former U.S. president was speaking when what sounded like gunfire erupted near him.
Former President Donald Trump is rushed off stage at a rally in Pennsylvania.Anna Moneymaker/Getty
Trump ducked as screams tore through the crowd.
When he stood up, the side of his face was bloodied.
Trump held his fist in the air defiantly as he was rushed off stage.
It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country."
Steven Cheung, Trump’s spokesperson, toldCNNthat the former president “is fine” following the incident.
“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.
More details will follow.”
Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to Trump’s team for further information.
“I feel sick that someone would do this.
“Pray for our country.”
Roughly 30 minutes after the shooting, Gov.
Josh Shapiro announced to Pennsylvania residents that he had been briefed on the situation.
“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.
It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States,” Shapiroposted on social media.
