Former President Donald Trump fist pumped to a crowd of supporters as he was escorted of the stage after shots were fired at his rally.

Although it’s unclear if the former president was struck, Trump’s ear appeared to be covered in blood as he walked off the stage.

There also appeared to be some blood smeared across his face. 

In a statement, Trump has told supporters that he is ‘fine.’ He is now being checked at a medical facility. 

Secret security was quick to respond after shots were fired and immediately surrounded the president to insulate him and shield him from any potential gunfire.

Trump, evidently dazed, said, ‘let me get my shoes on,’ before the security detail conducted him off the stage.

The former president also might have shouted ‘fight’ to his supporters. 

Before leaving the stage, Trump defiantly waved his fist before the crowd.

The crowd, energized by Trump’s pumping fist, broke out in a chant of ‘USA! USA!’

As Trump was escorted toward a waiting black vehicle, the security personnel held their hands above his head to ensure he was safe.

In the background, some of the crowd cheered on the president, while some wailed in horror.

After the apparent shots were fired to the left of the stage at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump and the whole crowd dropped to the ground. 

At the time, the shots rang out Trump was displaying a chart of border crossing numbers. 

Trump’s MAGA hat appeared to fall off as he dropped down behind the podium. A conscientious secret service agent made sure to pick the hat up and take it with him.

As Trump was ushered into the vehicle, he turned and looked toward the crowd and shook his fist in the air. 

After Trump climbed into the vehicle, soldiers and security agents stood in front of the car with their guns drawn.

The rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is now officially a crime scene. 

Steven Cheung, a spokesman for the Trump campaign, said:

‘President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.’

He continued: ‘He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.’

President Biden, leaving a Mass in Rehoboth Beach, told people ‘no,’ when asked if he’d been briefed on the incident.

There’s already been an outpouring of support from Republican leaders.

‘Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us,’ Former Vice President Mike wrote on X.com.

Speaker Mike Johnson also posted on X that he was praying for Trump. 

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the incident, saying: ‘Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.’

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also condemned the act, writing on X.com:

 ‘Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and unacceptable. We must express political disagreements peacefully, civilly and respectfully.’

She continued: ‘I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and all who are attending this event in Pennsylvania.’ 

Speaker of the house Hakeem Jeffires also spoke out, writing in a statement: 

‘My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump. I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.’

The violence comes just ahead of the Republican National Convention. Before the incident in Butler, Trump was expected to name his running mate in the coming days. 

Possible Trump VP nominees have already expressed their concern over Trump’s well-being. 

North Dakota Senator Doug Burgum wrote: ‘We all know President Trump is stronger than his enemies. Today he showed it.’ 

Florida Senator Marco Rubio responded to the horrific incident by tweeting a picture of Trump at the rally, blood on his face and his fist in the air. Behind Trump, the American Flag billows in the air. 

‘God protected President Trump,’ Rubio wrote. 

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott similarly tweeted: 

‘Praying for President Trump and everyone at the rally in Pennsylvania. May God watch over them all.’