Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Shot at Campaign Rally

by Christopher D’Allen, Editor-in-Chief

July 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump appeared to be shot in the ear at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former president finally raised his fist in the air to show supporters that he was not severely injured before being rushed away by the Secret Service.

House Minority Speaker Hakeem Jeffries said the following in a statement on X, “My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump. I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries shares his thoughts on X (formerly known as Twitter) (Photo by Screenshot)

According to law enforcement, the gunman is dead, and two others have been injured in Saturday’s shooting. The violent incident has been condemned on both sides of the aisle, with VP Kamala Harris saying the following, “Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.” President Joe Biden plans to contact the former president and, in a press conference, declared, “It’s sick. It’s sick…It’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country,” while urging everyone to condemn political violence.

This is a developing story. Updates will come as we learn more.

About the Contributor

Christopher D’Allen, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Christopher D'Allen and I am the Editor-in-Chief for the MATC Times, a student run paper dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in scholastic journalism. The MATC Times stands as the voice of our students and a bastion of free speech for the communiy we represent. I joined the staff in my first semester at MATC and obtained my current position at the start of Summer '23. Here I am a photography student and hold a BA in Political Science and Spanish & Latin American Studies with a minor in Democracy and Justice Studies. I have worked an Administrative Assistant, World Language Instructor, a Head Lifeguard and Resident Assistant, but have found that my passion lies in the arts. As a photographer, I challenge myself daily to find a new perspective, capture a fleeting scene and turn moments into memories. As we work to relaunch the MATC Times website and grow our staff, I want to make joining our team as positive a learning experience and beneficial a work experience as possible. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity. As an Editor, I actively encourage diverse perspectives. Each student's unique viewpoint enriches our storytelling and fosters a sense of unity within our community. I aim to bridge the gap between words and images, revealing the untold stories that shape our community.