Published 13:03 IST, July 14th 2024
‘Let Me Get My…’: Trump’s Comment Right After Assassination Attempt Revealed
Blood were visible flowing from Trump’s right ear and across his face as he was ushered towards the black SUV.
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Washington: A tape of Donald Trump’s microphone has been obtained, revealing the conversation between the presumptive Republican candidate and Secret Service agents moments after shots were fired during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
As per reports, the recording shows that nine shots were fired during the rally, when Trump had just begun his speech in Butler when he dropped behind the lectern.
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What Were Trump's Words Right After Shooting?
As per a video posted on X, Trump was seen in a conversation with the Secret Agents who rishes to him after he was shot. The tape communicated the panic of the situation through a set of rushed and confused exchanges between agents and the presidential candidate.
The security agents can be heard in a rush saying, "go, go, go," as they jumped to Trump's side and adding, "What are we doing," to communicate the next plan of actions.
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Following this, a few moments later, agenst said, "When you're ready," followed by “On you.”
One then immediately shouted, "Move! Shooter's down. Move!" Trump then said, "Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes!" to which one of the agents reassured the former president, "We’ve got you, sir," he said while another one requested Trump, "Hold onto your head, it’s bloody."
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However, the 76-year-old asked the agents, "Wait, wait” as he showed his raised fist to the crowd of supporters present at the rally, and appeared to repeatedly mouth the words "Fight. Fight." along with raising his fist towards the roaring crowd cheered "USA, USA," as the agents moved Trump from the stage.
Blood were visible flowing from Trump’s right ear and across his face as he was ushered towards the black SUV.
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Amidst the incident, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee took his social media platform and said, "I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," the 78-year-old added after being rushed to the local hospital.
12:43 IST, July 14th 2024