Assassination Attempt on Trump Shakes US Election Campaign
Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire around 6:13 p.m. Trump was struck in the right ear but is 'doing well.' The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed by the Secret Service. One spectator died and two were injured. The FBI is investigating, and political leaders condemned the violence. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged a full investigation.
Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire around 6:13 p.m. Trump was struck in the right ear but is 'doing well.' The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed by the Secret Service. One spectator died and two were injured. The FBI is investigating, and political leaders condemned the violence. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged a full investigation.
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Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire around 6:13 p.m. Trump was struck in the right ear but is 'doing well.' The suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed by the Secret Service. One spectator died and two were injured. The FBI is investigating, and political leaders condemned the violence. House Speaker Mike Johnson pledged a full investigation.
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