Former President Trump issues statement after assassination attempt

Jul 13, 2024, 7:01 PM | Updated: Jul 15, 2024, 9:30 am

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surround by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

BY KYLE REMUND

Former Digital Content Editor

BUTLER, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump has issued his first statement after a gunman fired several shots at him at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump posted it to Truth Social, explaining his experience during the shooting, and thanking those who protected him and the crowd at the rally.

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