Donald Trump was pumping his fists after being removed from a rally stage by Secret Service in the wake of what appeared to be a shooting that left him with a bloody ear. Social media melted down afterward.
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.
CNN, Right Side Broadcasting Network, and other news outlets were befuddled after the loud bangs were followed by Trump dropping to the ground.
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Megyn Kelly, a Trump-supporting media personality, simply wrote, "My god" after the extraordinary event.
Charlie Kirk wrote in response to the video, "As blood drips off his face after what appears to be an assassination attempt, President Trump pumps his fist defiantly into the air as Secret Service escorts him off stage."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also chimed in, "FIGHTER!!!! USA!!!"
Former Trump campaign aide A.J. Delgado asked if the shooter was "tackled and in police custody."
"I would assume so," she added.
Former GOP lawmaker Kevin McCarthy wrote, "I'm praying for President Trump." He then added, "I hope everyone will join me."
Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego called the act "absolutely horrible."
"Political violence should never be tolerated," he said. "I hope President Trump and everyone at the rally is safe. Grateful Secret Service and law enforcement got the situation under control so quickly."
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