Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon, Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage.
Audio reveals how the chaotic shooting scene played out from the view of Trump and those involved in getting him to safety. Trump was in the middle of speaking when several shots rang out. He clasps his ear and ducks as Secret Service agents surround him. “Get down, get down, get down,” one says. Another shot sounds and a woman screams.
Several voices of Secret Service agents are heard — one says “up!” another “stairs are ready, stairs are ready.” Trump can be heard as well but his words are indistinct. More agents go on stage, some holding assault rifles. Trump’s supporters in the background look shocked, while some film with their phones.
After hearing that the shooter is down, Trump and the agents stand up. Here’s what was said:
Trump: “Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes.”
Male agent: “I got you sir, I got you sir.”
Trump: “Let me get my shoes.”
Another male agent: “Hold on, your head is bloody.”
Male agent: “Sir, we’ve got to move to the car sir.”
Trump: “Let me get my shoes.”
Female agent says, “OK,” before saying something about the shoe.
Trump: “Wait, wait, wait.” He then fist pumps to the crowd. He mouths “fight” three times — a move met with cheers by the crowd.
Trump and the Secret Service team move away from the podium and head to the cars as the crowd chants, “USA. USA. USA.”
You can watch video of the scene here, and read more details from the audio here.
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