In Wake Of Shooting, Donald Trump Says On Truth Social That He 'Felt The Bullet Ripping Through The Skin'

Former President Donald Trump has given his first statements since surviving an apparent assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Just a few hours after the incident unfolded, the former president released a statement on his Truth Social account.

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania," the post reads. "Most importantly, I want to extend my 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. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I 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!"

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Around the same time that Trump released his statement, Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi shared an update on the Secret Service's investigation into the situation.
 

"During former President Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue," the statement reads. 

"US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation."

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