This is a special edition of the Daily Article Podcast for Sunday, July the 13th, 2024.

I'm Chris Elkins narrating this special edition of the Daily Article podcast, written by Denison Forum co-founder and CEO, Dr. Jim Denison.

Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign rally this afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania,

when a series of pops that sounded like gunshots rang out.

Mr. Trump's face and ear were bloodied as he was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents

and escorted into his motorcade.

The shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president.

At this writing, a person believed to be

the shooter is dead, as well as an audience member in attendance. Another person is believed to be

in critical condition. The shooter was reportedly in a sniper position located hundreds of yards

from Mr. Trump's podium. He was shot and killed by Secret Service personnel.

The official Team Trump account on social media platform X wrote,

President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.

He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.

End quote. We would expect his political allies to respond with support for the former president as they have.

But it is gratifying to watch the reactions from those who are on the opposite side of the political spectrum.

President Biden responded,

I am grateful to hear that he is safe and doing well. I am praying for him and his family

and for all of those who are at the rally. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was

horrified by what happened and was relieved that former President Trump is safe. California

Governor Gavin Newsom said on X, my thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted at the rally today.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries responded,

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