Trump Jr. says father is 'changed man'

One spectator was killed and two were critically hurt in Saturday's shooting.

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Last updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:56AM GMT
Gunman purchased 50 rounds of ammunition hours before shooting at Trump rally, investigators say
Thomas Matthew Crooks told his father that he wanted to go to the gun range, so his dad let him use his AR-15-style rifle, sources say

Federal authorities are investigating after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Blood splattered on Trump's face as Secret Service agents surrounded him and led him off the stage to a waiting vehicle to whisk him away. Trump is "fine," a spokesperson said.

The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and a father of two daughters, died in the shooting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said. Two other people who attended the rally were also injured.

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Jul 15, 2024, 1:16 AM

Timeline: How the Trump assassination attempt unfolded

Here's a a minute-by-minute timeline of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
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Jul 15, 2024, 1:26 PM GMT

Trump rally shooting suspect graduated from community college

The man suspected of taking aim at former President Donald Trump graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County in May 2024, a spokesperson for the college said in a statement.

"We can confirm that Thomas Matthew Crooks graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) with an AS degree in Engineering Science in May 2024," the spokesperson said.

Read CCAC's full statement below:

"Like all Americans, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific turn of events that took place in Butler, Pa., on Saturday. We are grateful that former President Trump is safe and recovering, and we extend our condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore on their loss, and offer our thoughts and prayers to all others who have been impacted by this tragedy.

As the investigation into this weekend's events continues, CCAC will fully cooperate with members of law enforcement. The college will provide information in keeping with college policies and law enforcement protocols and practices."

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Jul 15, 2024, 3:52 PM GMT

Trump Media shares surge on 1st day of trading after assassination attempt

Trump Media surged in the first day of trading following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Also on Monday, a federal judge presiding over Trump's classified documents trial in Florida dismissed the case because of her concerns over the appointment of the special prosecutor who brought the case.

Shares in the owner of social networking site Truth Social soared more than 35% in early trading.

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Jul 15, 2024, 12:57 PM GMT

DHS secretary says direct line of sight 'should not occur'

The gunman who fired on former President Donald Trump on Saturday should never have been able to get a "direct line" of sight, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.

"A direct line of sight like that to the former president should not occur," Mayorkas told ABC News' on "Good Morning America" on Monday. "That's why president Biden directed an independent review of the incident."

But in the days since the shooting, the service has come under scrutiny for how the alleged gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, could have come so close in his attempt to assassinate Trump.

"We have to learn everything about the assailant who, of course, the secret service so bravely neutralized," Mayorkas said on Monday.

President Joe Biden announced an independent review of the agency's actions, a review that Cheatle said on Monday the agency would welcome.

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Jul 15, 2024, 11:59 AM GMT

Secret Service Director says some changes made to Trump's detail

There have been some changes to Donald Trump's security details, according to a statement From U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

"In addition to the additional security enhancements we provided former President Trump's detail in June, we have also implemented changes to his security detail since Saturday to ensure his continued protection for the convention and the remainder of the campaign," the statement said.

A source told ABC News the changes refer to additional tactical officers (SWAT) capabilities that are being added to former President Trump's security package.