Donald Trump injured after incident at election campaign event – politics
On the evening of October 15, 2022, a dramatic incident occurred at a campaign event of former US President Donald Trump. The politician was Ear injured when several shots were fired on stage at the event in New Hampshire.
The scene, which has been widely reported in the media, shows Trump on stage during his speech. Suddenly, several loud bangs are heard. Trump instinctively grabs his right ear and falls to the ground. Those present on and behind the stage react in shock and look to the right side of the stage - the side from which the shots came.
Initial reports on Trump's condition suggested the worst, but both his spokesman Steven Cheung and Anthony Guglielmi of the Secret Service assured that he was fine. After a brief treatment at the venue, he was taken to a nearby hospital for further examination. Pictures and videos from the event show the former president leaving the stage surrounded by Secret Service agents with his fist raised, which was meant to be a sign of his robustness and fighting spirit.
The suspected shooter was killed in the incident, according to several US media outlets. Another person is in critical condition, according to the Washington Post. This tragic and heinous act, as it was described by Trump and his team, has not only overshadowed the event, but also cast another shadow over the US political landscape.
The attacks on political figures are not uncommon and raise questions about Security of politicians and public events. The rapid response of the security forces on site may have prevented anything worse and is now being investigated in detail. Trump himself thanked the law enforcement authorities and first responders for their quick intervention.
This incident highlights the importance and challenges of ensuring adequate security measures at political events while maintaining open communication with the public. It is hoped that these events will lead to increased security measures to prevent future incidents of this nature.
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Source: nachrichten.ag