Trump’s campaign says he is ‘fine,’ being examined at medical facility

By AP 14 July 2024, 1:56 am

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Republican US presidential candidate former president Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event after apparently being shot in his ear, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Donald Trump’s campaign says in a statement that he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung says in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”