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# Trump rushed off stage after apparent gunshots fired at PA rally
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/articles/briefs/2024/07/trump-rushed-stage-after-apparent-gunshots-fired-pa-rally/
- Published: 2024-07-15T09:11:22.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-19T11:15:38.000Z
- Author: Ryan Famuliner
- Tags: News, #brief, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-04-25 08:30, #Import 2025-05-09 12:40, #article

PBS News Hour reports [that former President Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-escorted-away-by-secret-service-after-bangs-heard-at-pennsylvania-rally?ref=cascadepbs.org) a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

Video of the incident quickly spread on social media Saturday afternoon, showing Trump grabbing his ear before falling to the ground and being surrounded by Secret Service agents. He later arose with blood on the side of his face before being escorted off stage.

> Former President Donald Trump was whisked away by the Secret Service during his campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots were heard in the crowd.  
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> Trump turned to the crowd and raised a fist after the incident, with visible blood on his face. After… [pic.twitter.com/Lvj14Yg5qu](https://t.co/Lvj14Yg5qu?ref=cascadepbs.org)
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> — PBS News (@NewsHour) [July 13, 2024](https://twitter.com/NewsHour/status/1812268337847824869?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=cascadepbs.org)

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