What is known about the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump?

From Editorial staff Published: July 14, 2024

Published: July 14, 2024

NEW YORK, July 14. A shooting occurred during former US President Donald Trump's public speech to supporters in Pennsylvania.

Trump was taken away by the Secret Service with a bloody ear.

The TASS news agency has collected the main facts about the incident.

Sounds of gunfire

Gunshots were heard during Trump's speech. He then fell and was covered by the Secret Service.
During the transmission, the ex-president was seen to have blood on his right ear.
The shooter has been eliminated. At least one Trump supporter was killed.
After the assassination attempt, Trump was rushed to the hospital and is safe.
Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
One Trump supporter is dead, two others are in critical condition.

Trump's statement after the shooting

Reaction of the US President

US President Joe Biden said there is no place for violence in the country.
He condemned the shooting at the rally and called for unity among US citizens.
The president said he is waiting for more information about the shooting and is glad Trump is alive.
Biden said he did not have all the facts to label the shooting an assassination attempt on Trump.

Reactions in the world

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell condemned the incident.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also condemned the incident.
The office of Argentine President Javier Miley described the incident as an attack on democracy.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed support for Trump.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called the incident unacceptable.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla condemned the assassination attempt.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called the incident unacceptable.

TASS/gnws.cz

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