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MEGA THREAD - Trump shot but safe, 2 others killed at PA rally (lemmy.world)
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WHAT

  • Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was shot at a rally in PA.

TRUMPS STATEMENT

“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW SO FAR

  • gunman is dead
  • Trump "is fine"
  • one attendee is dead
  • another attendee is in critical condition

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[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Anyone with two brain cells to rub together should be worried about this helping him.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"This event helps him" and "Trump victory is inevitable" are two entirely different things

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’d love to be wrong, but the polls were already grim. How many beatings do Biden’s numbers take before (general) you call it inevitable?

The polls in October/November matter way more than the polls now, of course. It’s just difficult to not see this as one more thing in a string of bad news.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I think this means that getting a new Dem candidate has gone from "Vital" to "Literally impossible to do without".

[–] ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

new Dem candidate won't have the time to gain the traction they need. they won't have the chance. very unfortunate but the time for a new candidate is passed imo.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

We don't have a choice. Public perception of Biden is too severely damaged. We take this hail mary and change candidates, or we lose.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Trump is about to get a lot of airtime. Any change in candidate now is going to be massively overshadowed.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

Even better. Biden stepping down now can be quiet. We don't choose our candidate for another month.