Trump Escapes Assassination Attempt at Rally

Former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in his injury and the death of the shooter and one attendee. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was killed by Secret Service agents. The incident, occurring at 6:08 p.m., left Trump with a bullet wound to his right ear. Political leaders from both parties, including President Biden, condemned the violence and called for unity. Trump, showing defiance, raised his fist to the crowd before being escorted offstage. Many Republican leaders have blamed the attack on inflammatory rhetoric from Trump's opponents, while others emphasized the need for nonviolent conflict resolution.