Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he was grazed by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear. Speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump shared a statement on his social media platform describing the moment he realized something was wrong. He wrote, "I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."

Trump detailed how the bullet pierced the upper part of his ear and expressed his gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service and local law enforcement for their swift response. He also extended his condolences to the family of the person who was killed at the rally and sympathized with the family of the individual who was severely injured.

We now turn to the aftermath of the shooting and its impact.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show.


PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is helped off the stage.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is shown covered by U.S. Secret Service agents after an incident.


PHOTO | Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Trump.


PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents.


PHOTO | Trump supporters are seen covered with blood in the stands after guns were fired at Republican candidate Trump.


PHOTO | People hug after Republican presidential candidate former President Trump was helped off the stage.

PHOTO | People react during a campaign rally with Republican presidential candidate former President Trump.


PHOTO | A campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is empty and littered with debris.

PHOTO | Republican presidential candidate former President Trump is helped off the stage.

PHOTO | Law enforcement officers gather at the campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Trump.