Trump rally shooting being investigated as attempted assassination; gunman, rallygoer reported dead

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : As the first pop rang out, Trump said, "Oh," and grabbed his ear as two more pops could be heard and he crouched down.
54% : "Trump got to his feet moments later and could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his face.
53% : It was not immediately clear whether Trump was shot, but the former president's campaign quickly said that he was "fine.
46% : Video showed Trump turning back to the crowd and raising a fist right before he is put into a vehicle.
46% : It was originally published at 5:47 p.m. under the headline "Trump rushed off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots," then updated at 6:08 p.m. under the headline "Campaign says Trump is 'fine' after apparent gunshots at rally."
44% : Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when the apparent shots began.
35% : As Trump was talking, a popping sound was heard, and the former president put his right hand up to his right ear, as people in the stands behind him appeared to be shocked.
32% : Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage in what local officers described as a crime scene.
30% : Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., posted a photo on X of Trump, his fist raised and his face bloody in front of an American flag, with the words: "He'll never stop fighting to Save America.
27% : "North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the three men on Trump's shortlist for vice president, all quickly sent out statements expressing concern for the former president, with Rubio sharing an image taken as Trump was escorted off stage with his fist in the air and a streak of blood on his face along with the words "God protected President Trump.

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