Donald Trump was giving a speech in Pennsylvania when he appeared to fall to the ground \u2013 at which point he was surrounded by armed security staff.<\/p>\n
Gunshots have reportedly been fired at Donald Trump\u2019s rally in Pennsylvania, with the former president rushed off-stage by security staff.<\/p>\n
Trump appeared to fall to the ground as he was giving a speech. He was quickly surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute.<\/p>\n
Republican senator for Ohio, J.D. Vance, said in a post on the X social media platform: \u201cEveryone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok.\u201d<\/p>\n
The US Secret Service said Trump was now \u201csafe\u201d and that it had implemented protective measures around the former president.<\/p>\n
It also said that an investigation had been launched \u2013 but did not give any further details.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,\u201d Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s campaign said he was \u201cfine\u201d following the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cPresident Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,\u201d spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.\u201d<\/p>\n
The White House said President Joe Biden had received an \u201cinitial briefing\u201d on the incident.<\/p>\n