{"id":2784,"date":"2024-07-14T15:41:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T15:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshstoryes.lol\/?p=2784"},"modified":"2024-07-14T15:41:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T15:41:14","slug":"revealed-donald-trump-shooter-is-a-20-year-old-registered-republican-who-donated-to-biden-as-his-father-says-he-is-trying-to-work-out-what-the-hell-is-going-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshstoryes.lol\/?p=2784","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: Donald Trump shooter is a 20-year-old registered Republican who donated to Biden \u2013 as his father says he is trying to work out \u2018what the hell is going on\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">The gunman who shot <span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-5b108af0-4173-11ef-a693-b722ba8f7b53\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/donald_trump\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a><\/span>\u00a0last night is a 20-year-old registered Republican who donated to\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-3525b820-41c2-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/joe-biden\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">Thomas Matthew Crooks was shot dead by a US Secret Service sniper after he opened fire on the former President during a rally in <span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-d9b78a80-41c2-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/pennsylvania\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/span>.His father, Matthew Crooks, 53, told\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/election-biden-trump-07-13-24\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNN<\/a> he was trying to figure out \u2018what the hell is going on\u2019 but would \u2018wait until I talk to law enforcement\u2019 before speaking.Crooks had fired at least eight bullets from a rooftop just 130 yards from where Trump, 78, was on stage in Butler speaking to thousands of fans at 6.15pmLaw enforcement sources told CBS News that Crooks, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, had been armed with \u2018an AR-style rifle\u2019.During the attack, he appeared to be wearing merchandise promoting one of\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-7a1018a0-41c6-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/youtube\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/span>\u2018s most popular channels devoted to firearms \u2013 Demolition Ranch \u2013 NBC News reported.Special Agent Kevin Rojek,\u00a0the\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-bff67410-41c4-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/fbi\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">FBI<\/a><\/span>\u00a0officer in charge, said Crooks had been identified using DNA as he was not carrying any ID on him.State voter records show Crooks was a registered Republican. According to US media, when he was aged 17 he donated $15 to the liberal ActBlue political action committee on January 20, 2021 \u2013\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-b8e8cf90-41c6-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/joe-biden-inauguration\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden\u2019s Inauguration<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Day.Last night a bomb squad and agents from the Bureau of\u00a0<span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a id=\"mol-452e6320-41c7-11ef-bc12-21befd1b2164\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/alcohol\/index.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Alcohol<\/a><\/span>, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were at an address registered to Crooks as cops stood guard in front of yellow police caution tape.A member of the crowd was killed in the deadly shooting, while two others who were wounded are in a critical condition. All three are males, according to law enforcement officials.Trump was left bloodied and hurt during the assassination attempt as he was seen to suddenly grab hold of his ear as loud bangs rang out and whizzed by before he ducked to the floorThe Secret Service swarmed around the 45th US President as piercing screams were heard from the MAGA crowd.He then got to his feet with blood pouring down his cheek and raised his fist in the air and defiantly shouted \u2018fight\u2019 while the audience shouted \u2018USA\u2019 as he was dragged off stage and bundled into a vehicle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-8a735ccef42c8753\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299283-13631849-image-a-31_1720909486032.jpg\" alt=\"Trump pumped a fist at the crowd and did not seem to severely injured as he walked on his own off the stage, surrounded by secret service\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Trump pumped a fist at the crowd and did not seem to severely injured as he walked on his own off the stage, surrounded by secret service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-8e21b6cc395072a7\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/08\/87309853-13632619-image-a-14_1720943749620.jpg\" alt=\"Police personnel stand over the body of Thomas Matthews Crooks on a rooftop\" width=\"634\" height=\"640\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Police personnel stand over the body of Thomas Matthews Crooks on a rooftop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group mol-hidden-caption\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-4ddb0f3e93abaeac\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/13\/87314069-13632783-image-a-1_1720960752675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"664\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c95aa3caba6fb690\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/10\/87311389-13632783-image-a-3_1720950299401.jpg\" alt=\"Officers stand guard outside a cordon in Bethel Park as cops search an address registered to Crooks\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Officers stand guard outside a cordon in Bethel Park as cops search an address registered to Crooks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a767781d56b9a533\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/01\/87301627-13631849-image-a-1_1720915222834.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump raises his fist moments after being injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Donald Trump raises his fist moments after being injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-f4ec7a70c46b13b3\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/01\/87301633-13631849-image-a-2_1720915243447.jpg\" alt=\"This is the moment the president was injured as at least one stunned onlooker realized something had gone very wrong\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">This is the moment the president was injured as at least one stunned onlooker realized something had gone very wrong<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-8311c9754f9a4d46\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299959-13631849-image-a-48_1720911237778.jpg\" alt=\"Trump had blood streaming down his cheeks as Secret Service agents put him to the floor\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Trump had blood streaming down his cheeks as Secret Service agents put him to the floor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-b6d15721ce5f210a\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/00\/87300201-13631849-image-a-55_1720911997094.jpg\" alt=\"The former president appeared to be shot in the ear\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The former president appeared to be shot in the ear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-49d8000e111314f6\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/00\/87300637-13631849-image-a-60_1720912460007.jpg\" alt=\"Blood can be seen pouring from the side of the former president's head\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Blood can be seen pouring from the side of the former president\u2019s head<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mol-fe-related-replace ccox\" data-track-module=\"related-replace\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-articles\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/09\/87310441-0-image-a-21_1720945529587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"382\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-info\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-headline\">Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot Trump, was a registered Republican<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-info\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-count-wrap\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-count wocc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299621-0-image-a-41_1720909798991.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"382\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-info\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-headline\">Trump SHOT at campaign rally as ex-President defiantly pumps his fist<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-count-wrap\">\n<div class=\"related-replace-count wocc\">184.5k viewing now<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-replace-count wocc\">Mr Rojek said they had not identified a motive for what he a called \u2018an assassination attempt on our former president\u2019.According to Pennsylvania\u2019s public court records, Crooks had no criminal history and officials claimed they are still working towards identifying a motive behind the shooting.Crooks appeared to have graduated in 2022 from Bethel Park High School, and received a $500 \u2018star award\u2019 that year from the National Math and Science Initiative, a report from The Tribune-Review in western Pennsylvania.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"floatRHS\">\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-trump-supporter-claims-he-saw-a-man-with\" data-reactroot=\"\">\n<div class=\"textContainer_L8BEBeSX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"floatRHS\">\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-trump-supporter-claims-he-saw-a-man-with\" data-reactroot=\"\"><\/div>\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-trump-supporter-claims-he-saw-a-man-with\" data-reactroot=\"\"><\/div>\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-trump-supporter-claims-he-saw-a-man-with\" data-reactroot=\"\"><\/div>\n<div data-mol-fe-xpmodule-related-story-factbox=\"true\" data-xp-platform=\"mol.web.desktop\" data-xp-channel-color=\"home\" data-track-module=\"related-story-factbox^related-story-factbox-trump-supporter-claims-he-saw-a-man-with\" data-reactroot=\"\">In an online recording of the 2022 graduation ceremony, he can be seen crossing the stage as the crowd applauds him, before briefly posing with a school official and accepting his diploma.Secret Service agents could be heard shouting <span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-13631923\/trump-shooter-pennsylvania-rally.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018the shooter is down\u2019 in the ensuing chaos<\/a><\/span> and the gunman was later confirmed dead.Trump was taken to hospital for treatment before being later released.Spokesman Steven Cheung said Trump is \u2018fine\u2019 and being checked out at a local medical facility while the former president\u2019s eldest son Donald Trump Jr said his father \u2018is in great spirits\u2019.Trump flew back to New Jersey ahead of his spending the night at his golf resort in Bedminster.In a post to his Truth Social network, Trump thanked the Secret Service and other law enforcement \u2018for their rapid response\u2019.\u2018I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,\u2019 he said on social media.\u2018Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening.\u2018I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response,\u2019 Trump added<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"moduleFull mol-video\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div id=\"v-4865874489700497845\" class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed vjs-span-two-col news\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-edb02e16430e52cf\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299561-13631849-image-a-44_1720909935407.jpg\" alt=\"As Trump pumped his fist to the crowd, some were heard cheering his name and chanting 'USA' and 'Make America Great Again'\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">As Trump pumped his fist to the crowd, some were heard cheering his name and chanting \u2018USA\u2019 and \u2018Make America Great Again\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-d91dbd25e1726b6e\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299823-13631849-image-a-46_1720910734992.jpg\" alt=\"The extent of Trump's injuries are not clear, although he appeared to want to show his supporters that he was okay within seconds of being shot\" width=\"634\" height=\"926\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">The extent of Trump\u2019s injuries are not clear, although he appeared to want to show his supporters that he was okay within seconds of being shot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a01ef2bfcc4feca0\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/01\/87301749-13631849-image-a-2_1720916431299.jpg\" alt=\"Trump appeared to mouth the word 'fight' as he was dragged away\" width=\"634\" height=\"926\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Trump appeared to mouth the word \u2018fight\u2019 as he was dragged away<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-99c57eabe2a26f99\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/01\/87301629-13631849-image-a-4_1720915282613.jpg\" alt=\"Trump is seen surrounded by Secret Service agents in the moments after the shooting. He raised his fist to indicate that he was okay in an image that has since swept the globe\" width=\"634\" height=\"416\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Trump is seen surrounded by Secret Service agents in the moments after the shooting. He raised his fist to indicate that he was okay in an image that has since swept the globe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-8ee9c2f03b973adb\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/00\/87299843-13631849-image-a-71_1720913716897.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump appeared to be shot in the ear as shots were fired at the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Donald Trump appeared to be shot in the ear as shots were fired at the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-a4390f14aaf89956\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/13\/23\/87299279-13631849-image-a-29_1720909245044.jpg\" alt=\"Trump mouthed the word 'fight' at supporters as blood spattered across his face\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Trump mouthed the word \u2018fight\u2019 at supporters as blood spattered across his face<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-c0b0c8f0b8d073ea\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/06\/87300823-13631849-image-a-86_1720935454125.jpg\" alt=\"Trump is rushed and helped off stage by the Secret Service after a failed assassination attempt\" width=\"634\" height=\"424\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\">Trump is rushed and helped off stage by the Secret Service after a failed assassination attempt<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<div class=\"mol-img\">\n<div class=\"image-wrap fff-pic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i-9076815f4a4c71a8\" class=\"blkBorder img-share b-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2024\/07\/14\/06\/87299751-13631849-image-a-87_1720935454657.jpg\" alt=\"A visibly bloodied Trump is carried off stage before he is bundled into a vehicle and taken to hospital\" width=\"634\" height=\"424\" data-gallery-handler-attached=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"artSplitter mol-img-group\">\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">A visibly boodied Trump is carried off stage before he is bundled into a vehicle and taken to hospital\u2018Most 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.\u2018It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">\u2018GOD BLESS AMERICA!\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"imageCaption\">Rep. Ronny Jackson revealed his nephew was shot during the assassination attempt on Trump.Jackson, who was Trump and President Barack Obama\u2019s White House physician, said he helped his nephew and a friend get a spot in the friends and family section close to the stage at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.He told Fox News on Saturday night that his relative was grazed in the neck and bleeding.\u2018They heard the shots and everybody dropped to the ground and \u2026 he was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck and he was bleeding,\u2019 Jackson said on Fox News. \u2018This is my nephew. They were there. I set them up. They went to the rally.\u2019Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by detectives that the gunman was on the roof of a building adjacent to the event, and the shooting \u2018would have required a rifle\u2019 as it \u2018was several hundred yards\u2019 away.The identity of the dead bystander have not yet been confirmed. An AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.In an image that <span data-track-module=\"internal-body-link\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-13631883\/Praying-President-Trump-Chaos-former-president-seen-blood-face-shots-Pennsylvania-rally.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">has already gone around the world<\/a><\/span>, Trump was pictured repeatedly pumping his fist with blood dripping from his face while being swarmed by Secret Service agents.Moments later, he was rushed away to safety.A stunned witness, named only as Greg, told the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn4v7v2g5l1o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBC\u00a0<\/a>he saw the would-be assassin climb onto the top of a building outside the event, and that he was bewildered by the lack of action from agents.He said: \u2018I\u2019m thinking to myself, why is Trump still speaking, why have they not pulled him off the stage? 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