Donald Trump was abruptly whisked offstage during a rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday when apparent gunshots echoed through the crowd.
The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was displaying a chart of border crossing numbers when the loud bangs erupted. Trump was seen reaching towards his neck, and what appeared to be blood was visible on his face.
As screams filled the air, Trump quickly ducked behind the riser while his protective detail rushed the stage. The bangs continued as agents attended to him, but the crowd cheered when he got back up and pumped his fist.
Trump’s motorcade has since left the venue, and his condition remains unknown.
Police began evacuating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage, treating the area as a crime scene. The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies have yet to respond to inquiries.
Leaving mass in Rehoboth Beach, Del., President Joe Biden responded “No” when asked if he’d been briefed about the incident. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he was praying for Trump.
