Trump shot in right ear at campaign rally, shooter dead

GMA News Online July 14, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC

Donald Trump was shot in the right ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter was dead, one attendee killed, and two injured. The incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Trump, 78, was assisted by security and later confirmed the bullet pierced his ear. The shooting occurred less than four months before the election. Both Republicans and Democrats condemned the violence. Biden called for unity.


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