Trump thanks law enforcement, offers prayers and expresses condolences after shooting at rally

Antonio Fins, Palm Beach Post

Updated July 14, 2024 at 8:22 AM·1 min read

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Donald Trump issued a statement Saturday night expressing gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service agents and law-enforcement officials who responded after the shooting that took place at his rally, in which he was injured while one rally attendee was killed and another wounded.

Here is Donald Trump's statement after shooting at Pennsylvania rally:

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

More news on Trump rally incident:

Florida Republicans, Dems offer prayers and resolve after Trump 'assassination' attempt

Florida Republicans and Democrats expressed outrage, defiance and resolve after what GOP leaders are calling an attempt to "assassinate" Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, July 13.

An initial statement from the Trump campaign thanked the first responders who rushed to the former president's aid.

Read the full reactions story here: Florida Republicans, Dems offer prayers and defiance after Trump 'assassination' attempt

Antonio Fins is a politics and business editor at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at afins@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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