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Trump escapes assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after loud bangs were heard and he fell to the ground at the start of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday night.
The Secret Service says Trump is safe and under protective measures.
The CNN reports that it was not immediately clear what occurred, but that Trump was swarmed by agents on stage after the bangs were heard.
Blood could be seen on Trump’s face, and he raised a fist to the crowd as he was rushed away.
The CNN reports that the former president was yelling back to the crowd and raising his fist before being whisked away by security personnel.
The former president was then taken to a vehicle and evacuated from the scene. The incident took place moments after he took the stage at the rally.