Supporters of former president Donald Trump expressed dismay after he reported being shot at a rally Saturday but said they thought the shooting would help his campaign. Trump was shot at on Saturday afternoon during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials have said the shooter was killed.
In a post on Truth social, Trump said a bullet “pierced the upper part of my right ear,” causing “much bleeding.” Trump Tower, on Fashion Show Drive, seemed to be functioning normally early Saturday evening. Palm trees waved in the front of the building, the tower’s mirrored gold glass glistened and the giant sign that said, “Trump” twinkled.
The only sign something was amiss was the fact that three Metropolitan Police Department vehicles were parked in the middle of the street with flashing red and blue lights. Metro Lt. Ken Nogle said the department was being proactive.
“There are no known threats to Trump Towers or any persons inside or around the building,” he said. Metro was not preventing access to the property, he said, and the units outside were there in case of rallies or incidents. “Whether you like him or not, it’s no reason to shoot him.
If you don’t like him, don’t vote for him,” said Wilson Lazaro, who was visiting from Barstow, California, and staying in the tower’s hotel. But Lazaro expressed a silver lining. “I think there’s no way to lose,” he said.
“I think he goes straight to the White House after this.” Katherine Peña, anothe.
