A shocking security breach has exposed former US President Donald Trump to what authorities are calling a "real and imminent threat" during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The Secret Service swiftly neutralised the suspected shooter, but tragically, one rally attendee was confirmed dead while two others remain critically injured following the chaotic scene that unfolded on Saturday evening.
Chaos Erupts at Political Gathering
Eyewitnesses described moments of pure panic as multiple gunshots rang out through the crowd. Video footage captured the terrifying moment when Trump clutched his ear and was immediately surrounded by security personnel who rushed him from the stage to a secure location.
A spokesperson for the Secret Service confirmed: "The former president is safe following an attempted assassination. We have neutralised the threat and the individual involved is deceased."
Political Fallout and Reactions
President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident and is expected to address the nation regarding this alarming attack on democratic processes. World leaders have begun issuing statements condemning the violence.
The incident raises serious questions about security protocols for high-profile political events and comes at a particularly volatile time in American politics.
Investigation Underway
Law enforcement agencies have launched a full-scale investigation into the shooter's background and motives. The FBI has taken lead on the case, working alongside local Pennsylvania authorities to piece together the events leading up to the attack.
This attempted assassination marks one of the most serious security breaches involving a former president in modern American history, with implications that will undoubtedly reverberate through the upcoming election cycle.
