WHAT

  • Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was shot at a rally in PA.

TRUMPS STATEMENT

“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!”

WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW SO FAR

  • gunman is dead
  • Trump “is fine”
  • one attendee is dead
  • another attendee is in critical condition

News Sources

  • jeffw@lemmy.worldM
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    4 months ago

    Was it wrong when Trump triggered Jan 6 with his calls for violence?

    If yes, why do you get to call for violence?

    If no, you should read more about the ramifications of Jan 6

    • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      What if we disagree with what happened on Jan 6 not because of the violence but rather because of the attempted political coup?

      Personally, it’s the attempted coup that really gets my goat.

      • snooggums@midwest.social
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        4 months ago

        Yup, a peaceful coup would be just as bad and that is in the works through the courts and SCOTUS right now by setting the stage for Republicans to refuse to certify election results.