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Major Incident at Trump Rally - Shots Fired

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WinterMorn · 13/07/2024 23:26

Looks like some sort of injury to Trump, likely superficial.

Major Incident at Trump Rally - Shots Fired
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RationalityIsHard · 13/07/2024 23:45

RufustheFactualReindeer · 13/07/2024 23:42

That’s exactly what dh just said

i dont like the man but i don’t think people should be taking pot shots at him

Neither do I, but I'm surprised it has taken this long given the increasing polarisation in the US and all of the guns.

This is just a taste of things to come in the US I reckon.

WindsurfingDreams · 13/07/2024 23:45

For some reason I am weirdly astonished that his blood is actually red Grin

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:45

GeneralMusings · 13/07/2024 23:37

Yes my concern will be that it mobilised his supporters.

Oh it definitely will.

His fundraising will be absolutely enormous this evening!

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:46

WindsurfingDreams · 13/07/2024 23:45

For some reason I am weirdly astonished that his blood is actually red Grin

😂😂 not the colour of shit like his brain😂

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:48

Catmoobs · 13/07/2024 23:42

Fist pumping after being shot in the head isn’t a normal first reaction to have…the cynic in me says maybe this was orchestrated. Something low powered, cause a bit of blood but no actual threat.

You can hear him tell the Secret Service, “wait, wait, wait” which seems calmly opportunistic even for Trump.

Beyondbeliefsometimes · 13/07/2024 23:48

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:44

I highly doubt Donald trump would arrange someone to shoot into his own crowd, when he was surrounded by security personnel.

that’s one conspiracy theory too far!

Is it really blood... Or is it actor blood blister packs. I'm believing nothing until further evidence. I don't put anything past him. It is one way to bury the Epstein case.

WinterMorn · 13/07/2024 23:48

And apparently he was shouting “fight” as he got hustled off stage.

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Moonmelodies · 13/07/2024 23:49

Ironic the placards saying "You're Fired"

Catmoobs · 13/07/2024 23:49

What a perfect PR shot for his campaign.

Major Incident at Trump Rally - Shots Fired
TheFairyCaravan · 13/07/2024 23:49

Beyondbeliefsometimes · 13/07/2024 23:41

If there was shots fired and they missed trump, how have they not hit the people behind him. Wouldn't surprise me if Trump set this up, to drum up his supporters.

DH said exactly this.

And the crowd seemed remarkably calm considering there was a gunman amongst them. It doesn’t add up imo

SloaneStreetVandal · 13/07/2024 23:50

A possible attempt on his life and PP's first thought is "this might make him more popular" and he "possibly set this up". This is what the moral high ground looks like, is it? 🙄
A shameful race to the bottom, in reality.

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:51

Catmoobs · 13/07/2024 23:49

What a perfect PR shot for his campaign.

Yes, there’s at least two photographers run in to a great position to get this shot.

It’s weird how it’s being reported too.

EsmaCannonball · 13/07/2024 23:51

The Democrats are fucked now unless they can find a truly stellar candidate.

I felt sorry for the secret service people having to physically put themselves between Trump and potential shooters while he is more concerned about his shoes and fist-pumping at the crowd.

Whichever idiot has done this has done nothing but help Trump. I worry most about Ukraine and Russia and Russian ascendancy in the world.

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:51

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:48

You can hear him tell the Secret Service, “wait, wait, wait” which seems calmly opportunistic even for Trump.

this man only thinks in terms of winners and losers. And he puts his public image above anything else.

i think it was really on brand for Trump to get shot, feel the adrenaline rush and use it as photo op.

RationalityIsHard · 13/07/2024 23:52

Beyondbeliefsometimes · 13/07/2024 23:48

Is it really blood... Or is it actor blood blister packs. I'm believing nothing until further evidence. I don't put anything past him. It is one way to bury the Epstein case.

This is the perfect scenario for Trump from a political standpoint, so it won't be surprising if there are conspiracy theories around it.

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:52

SloaneStreetVandal · 13/07/2024 23:50

A possible attempt on his life and PP's first thought is "this might make him more popular" and he "possibly set this up". This is what the moral high ground looks like, is it? 🙄
A shameful race to the bottom, in reality.

I know what you’re saying, and I can’t believe I’m posting so skeptically, but it is a bit odd.

FumingTRex · 13/07/2024 23:53

He looks ok but from the position of the shot in his ear there could be something in his head?

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:53

EsmaCannonball · 13/07/2024 23:51

The Democrats are fucked now unless they can find a truly stellar candidate.

I felt sorry for the secret service people having to physically put themselves between Trump and potential shooters while he is more concerned about his shoes and fist-pumping at the crowd.

Whichever idiot has done this has done nothing but help Trump. I worry most about Ukraine and Russia and Russian ascendancy in the world.

The optics on this are incredible.

there is absolutely nothing Biden can do to look as dynamic and strong (bar getting shot as ‘mildly’ and reacting even better, how?!)

this Incident is going to have a huge role in the election

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:53

whatever the truth, at this point I think Trump’s won the election.

AnnieMcFanny · 13/07/2024 23:54

He was telling his security team to wait, that he wanted his shoes before they took him off the stage. He repeated it quite a few times.

candyisdandybutliquorisquicker · 13/07/2024 23:54

Beyondbeliefsometimes · 13/07/2024 23:41

If there was shots fired and they missed trump, how have they not hit the people behind him. Wouldn't surprise me if Trump set this up, to drum up his supporters.

Completely agree, and just said this to my husband.

RationalityIsHard · 13/07/2024 23:54

ElecticBetty · 13/07/2024 23:51

this man only thinks in terms of winners and losers. And he puts his public image above anything else.

i think it was really on brand for Trump to get shot, feel the adrenaline rush and use it as photo op.

He must have played out the scenario in his head many times as well. Not exactly unexpected if someone did actually take a shot at him.

HundredAcreOwl · 13/07/2024 23:55

I've heard people were fleeing?

Hewlet · 13/07/2024 23:55

I think at least one person in the crowd behind him must have been injured too.