'FIGHT': Trump sends STRONG signal to a shocked and watching world after assassination attempt

Trump survived a horrifying assassination attempt today in Butler, Pennsylvania

Trump just after surviving an assassination attempt July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This photo links to X.

President Donald Trump took the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon (July 13), and spoke to a crowd of excited supporters for a Keystone State rally.

Dressed in a sharp dark suit and sporting a red MAGA hat, the president suddenly grabbed the side of his head as the sound of multiple reported gunshots filled the air. He immediately dropped to the ground behind the podium, swarmed by Secret Service agents while the crowd screamed and dove for cover.

With assistance from agents, Trump rose to his feet, protected by a shield of bodies, and raised his fist. Cheek and head bloodied, he told the crowd, with a fierce expression on his face: “FIGHT!”

Photos and video seem to show that President Trump was grazed by a bullet near or on his right ear. It is unclear if he was struck or injured anywhere else at this time.

He was escorted off the stage and into an SUV. The crowd remained onsite for roughly 20-30 minutes before being escorted outside.

Multiple reports said that the shooter was shot and killed. Another attendee was reportedly killed, with another one in critical condition.

Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung released a statement confirming that the president was fine and had been taken to a local hospital. More details will follow.

OANN reported just before 8:00 p.m. ET that the shooter was allegedly identified as Mark Violets, an alleged ANTIFA member. This is not completely confirmed.

Trump is scheduled to accept the Republican presidential nomination next week in Milwaukee.

Today’s events will undoubtedly be seared into the memories of Americans everywhere - an image of President Trump, rising from the ground, smeared with blood, and raising a fist in defiance and rebellion against the forces gathered against him.

The message will echo for generations of patriots who understand what is at stake this election: “FIGHT.”

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This is a developing story. More to come.

Please join me in praying for President Trump’s safety and recovery, and for the safety and peace of his family and friends.