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Viral claims circulating on social media that President Donald Trump was shot in Washington, D.C. “minutes ago” have no credible verification from established news organizations.
What Actually Happened
The only confirmed recent shooting involving Trump occurred on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. A gunman fired from a rooftop using an AR-style rifle, grazing Trump’s right ear in what authorities classified as an attempted assassination. The incident resulted in one rally attendee killed and several others injured before the United States Secret Service neutralized the shooter at the scene.
Trump was transported for medical evaluation and released from the hospital shortly after treatment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted an official investigation into the incident, which received extensive coverage from global media outlets.
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