Donald Trump’s senior campaign advisor says the former president life was saved by his decision to reference charts on the jumbotron at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.
Dan Scavino Jr. said a slight move of Trump’s head to the visual aid on screen was the decision a bullet only grazed his ear rather than went through his head.
‘Thank God last nights rally was one in which President Trump wanted to use and reference the jumbotron, causing him to slightly move his head at the moment shots were fired,’ he wrote on X Sunday morning.
Scavino added: ‘He is grateful for all of the prayers, love, and support out there, as he prepares for the GOP Convention in Wisconsin!’
The chilling moments when a doctor attending a Donald Trump rally came under fire by an unidentified shooter, have been detailed. CBS News was provided a graphic account by Jake Rosen, who rushed to provide emergency aid amidst the panic, with images showing him in blood-stained attire.
In the aftermath of the event which saw ex-President Trump taking cover and one person losing their life, Mr Rosen recalled, “I heard the shots. I thought it was firecrackers to begin with. Somebody over there was screaming, ‘he’s been shot, he’s been shot.’ So, I made my way over. I said I’m an emergency department physician. Let me help you.’”.
Rosen recounted the horrifying scene, saying, “There’s lots of blood and he had brain matter,” before commending the helpful individuals around as he performed life-saving CPR chest compressions.
Journalist Merly Kornfield shed light on further details from Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger indicating “Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger tells me Trump was grazed by gunfire but is safe. An audience member was killed and the shooter is dead. Another person is in serious condition, the prosecutor said.”
In the wake of the incident, Trump’s campaign was quick to confirm his safety whilst expressing gratitude towards law enforcement and first responders for their immediate intervention during the shocking assault, stating, “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.”, reports the Mirror US.
President Joe Biden made a firm call to the nation, stating that “everybody must condemn” such acts of violence.
“There’s no place in America for this type of violence,” he emphasised.
“It’s sick. It’s sick.”
At his last rally before the start of the Republican National Convention on Monday, the former president and probable Republican candidate was presenting a chart of border crossing statistics when sudden loud noises caused a stir among attendees.
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