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

  • The former U.S. president said nothing is known about the shooter.
  • He confirmed that he was wounded in the right ear.
  • Trump expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased supporter.

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.

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