The suspect was shot and killed by the Secret Service seconds after he allegedly fired shots toward a stage where Trump and was speaking in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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.