Trump escapes assassination attempt at rally

Shots fired, former president rushed off stage

Leaders condemn attack

Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots erupted at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

A suspected shooter fired multiple times toward the stage in Butler, Pa., where Trump was holding a campaign rally. The former president was not injured, but a Secret Service agent was hit in the leg.

Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents and taken to a secure location. The rally was immediately canceled.

The Secret Service said in a statement that the suspect was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

Leaders across the United States and the world condemned the attack.

President Joe Biden called the shooting a "despicable act of violence" and said that "those responsible will be held accountable."

Former President Barack Obama said that he was "deeply disturbed" by the shooting and that "violence has no place in our democracy."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the shooting was a "cowardly attack" and that "the perpetrators must be brought to justice."

The shooting comes as Trump is ramping up his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. He has been holding rallies across the country, and his supporters have been increasingly vocal in their support.

It is unclear whether the shooting will have any impact on Trump's campaign, but it is likely to further polarize the American public.