Bleeding Trump taken away from rally stage after being hit by loud projectiles

Donald Trump on Saturday was tackled by U.S. Secret Service agents after loud pops erupted at his rally.

Multiple loud noises and screams were followed by people ducking in cover at the rally in Pennsylvania. After a few seconds, Trump left the stage, with his ear bleeding profusely. The rally did not continue.

According to CNN, President Joe Biden was in church at the time of the shooting and has not been briefed at the time of writing this news report.

Noted the New York Times: "Mr. Trump grabbed his right ear and ducked quickly after the noises began, with the sound coming from the bleachers to the left of where he was standing at a lectern. The noises came in two groups, and smoke rose from that section of the bleachers."

"After a brief pause, Mr. Trump rose, surrounded by a group of uniformed Secret Service members. He pumped his fist to the crowd, and then was rushed off the stage and ushered into his motorcade, which quickly left the venue, the Butler Farm Show," the Times added.

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A spokesman for the Secret Service told the Times that Trump “is safe” after “an incident occurred” at his rally. Steven Cheung, a Trump spokesman, said Trump “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.”

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