[BUTLER, PA], [Jul 13, 2024] — Former President Donald Trump was abruptly rushed off stage by Secret Service agents after a disturbance broke out during his rally speech today.
Trump had been criticizing the Biden administration’s immigration record, displaying a chart he claimed showed “the lowest amount of illegal immigration ever in recorded history” under his presidency.
“That arrow is the lowest amount of illegal immigration ever in recorded history into our country. Then the worst president in the history of our country took over, and look what happened. Probably 20 million people—and that’s a little bit old, that chart is a couple of months old,” Trump said moments before the interruption.
As he continued speaking, loud noises and commotion erupted in the crowd. Broadcast footage showed agents reacting immediately, forming a protective ring around Trump.
“We are live. Former President Trump was speaking on the stage. There has been some kind of disturbance that clearly set law enforcement and Secret Service into motion,” a reporter narrated. “They immediately jumped around the former president in a protective mode.”
Spectators screamed and shouted, with some voices yelling, “Are we ready to go? Are we ready to go?” as security moved into position.
The situation appeared tense and chaotic. Trump was seen raising his arm and appeared to be holding it in discomfort as agents guided him away.
“This does not look good,” the reporter said on-air. “They are attempting to move him out, but he may have been injured. He is holding up his arm.”
No official details about the nature of the disturbance or Trump’s condition were immediately available. Secret Service and local law enforcement have not released a statement at this time.
The rally crowd was left in confusion as security personnel worked to secure the venue. Updates are expected as authorities investigate the incident.
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