Trump survives assination attempt

Following his miraculous escape from a potential assassination attempt on Saturday during a political event, security services are searching for clues regarding potential ways in which a shooter can target a former US president

This is a detailed report of the Pennsylvania shooting that claimed the life of a Trump supporter.

Shots were fired around 6:08 p.m. (2208 GMT) as Trump, dressed in a white shirt, dark blazer, and bright red MAGA cap, was ranting against illegal immigration.

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He said, "Take a look at what happened," but his sentence was abruptly interrupted by four gunshots.

There were cries of "Get down!" as Trump grabbed his right ear before the fifth and sixth shots.

As Secret Service operatives surrounded the former president, he knelt behind the podium. From the crowd came screams.

Four seconds later, more rounds were fired, causing more fans to fall to the ground and more agents to rush to the stage.

A final pop was heard seventeen seconds after the initial gunfire, and a woman let out a scream.

Twenty-two seconds after the gunfire began, three heavily armed security personnel entered the stage.

Before they pulled up a disheveled Trump, Secret Service personnel quickly exchanged directions, such as "Let's move" and "We're clear."

A minute or so after the gunshots began, Trump was visible again and muttered, "Let me get my shoes," as the agents surrounded him in a circle.

After another thirteen seconds, Trump lifted his hand to the audience, who applauded.

"USA!" was chanted by spectators as the former leader was led off the stage, his MAGA cap in hand.

Before leaving the platform, Trump took a moment to raise his fist in the air.

Two minutes after the assassination attempt began, Trump raised his fist again and turned briefly to face the crowd before he vanished into an SUV.

Heavy-armed security personnel wearing khaki fatigues arrived on the scene as the car drove off.

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