The Times of Israel is liveblogging Sunday’s events as they unfold.
Trump says his ear was hit by a bullet, nothing yet known about shooter
In a social media post, Donald Trump says he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear” at a campaign rally.
He writes on his Truth Social platform that he “knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Trump also thanks the US Secret Service and other law enforcement for their “rapid response.” He extends condolences “to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.”
“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead,” he says.
‘It’s sick’: Biden condemns apparent attack on Trump, but doesn’t call it attempted assassination
US President Joe Biden calls for an end to political violence after gunfire erupted at Republican challenger Donald Trump’s political rally in Pennsylvania earlier, saying in televised remarks that the former president appears to be doing well.
“There’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick,” Biden says, adding that he has been thoroughly briefed on the matter and plans to talk to Trump. “Everybody must condemn it.”
Biden says he is waiting for additional information before formally calling the attack an attempted assassination. “I have an opinion, but i don’t have any facts,” he tells reporters, pledging to provide updates as he learns more.
The president also pledges to update the public later on whether they speak as well as additional details about the investigation.
Biden grateful to hear Trump is safe, says he’s been briefed on shooting
US President Joe Biden says he has been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
Biden says in a statement he is “grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.”
Biden adds: “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret…
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2024
Shooter was outside Trump rally, was killed by Secret Service — law enforcement officials
Two officials speak to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.
They say the shooter was not an attendee at the rally and was killed by US Secret Service agents.
Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt — sources
The shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former US president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.
Two officials speak on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.