Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly safe after a dramatic incident at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump was speaking on stage when the first shots were heard. He reacted by saying “Oh” and grabbing his ear.
Two more shots followed, prompting immediate action from his security detail.

Despite the chaos, Trump managed to get back on his feet with apparent blood on his face.
In a defiant gesture, he pumped his fist as he was quickly escorted off stage and away from the scene by his security team.

HOLY SHIT

DONALD TRUMP JUST GOT SHOT! pic.twitter.com/vyzbZrNb5W

— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) July 13, 2024

In the aftermath, spokesman Steven Cheung issued a statement expressing gratitude for the swift response of law enforcement and first responders:

President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.
He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.

More details will follow.

UFC CEO Dana White, good friends of Trump, has reacted to the heinous incident:

This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be.
He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD ASS on this planet.

I hope the weak coward that show him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on that stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!

Conor McGregor did so as well:

A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States 🙏❤️

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 13, 2024

As well as did many other UFC fighters:

Doesn’t matter what side of the political fence you’re on, this is major foul play! I heard they put the shooter down? Waiting for more updates. A fair fight for the office is better than someone trying to take the oppositions life. https://t.co/ncLId8w0xL

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 13, 2024

Trump is an utter savage… Man gets shot and still is for his people…

Utter savage….

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 13, 2024

THIS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WAS NOT ONLY AGAINST TRUMP!!! WAS AGAINST DEMOCRACY!!! NOW MORE THAN EVER ITS EASY TO SEE THERES BAD AND GOOD!!! CHOOSE YOUR SIDE!!!

— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) July 13, 2024