A new book reveals that aides thought Trump was shot multiple times after an assassination attempt due to excessive bleeding. He later received endorsements.
A new book sheds light on the chaotic moments following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally.
After shots were fired in Pennsylvania on July 13, Secret Service agents acted swiftly to protect Trump. However, the scene was unexpectedly gruesome.
'It was bleeding like a bitch,' the president told the book’s authors in an interview.
Due to the excessive bleeding, aides initially believed Trump had been shot multiple times.
The event became a pivotal moment for Trump's campaign, leading to endorsements from influential figures such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk.
Trump 'loved it' according to the book, clearly enjoying the attention and support.
He was subsequently flown to Bedminster, New Jersey, where he reunited with his wife, Melania.