Former President Donald Trump had blood on the side of his face Saturday afternoon after shots were fired at him during a political rally in Pennsylvania.

The sound of shots rang out as Trump appeared to grab around his neck area and he quickly dropped to the ground as he was instantly swarmed by Secret Service agents.

After he got up, he raised his fist and signaled to the crowd to “fight” as the Secret Service rushed him off stage.

“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” U.S. Secret Service said in a statement. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”

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It appears that someone has shot at Trump or in his direction.

Secret Service tells him to get down. pic.twitter.com/rDb0aVRSl2

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) July 13, 2024

The Trump campaign said in a statement: “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,” the statement continued. “More details will follow.”

There was an immediate and almost unanimous show of support for Trump on social media across the political spectrum, including by many Democrats.

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