Former President Calls For Unity After Attack

Trump Shot at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Calls for Unity After Attack

NBC News and Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. The gunman, identified as 22-year-old David Weiss, fired a single shot from a .22 caliber rifle at Trump as he was giving a speech on the campaign trail. Trump was reportedly struck in the ear and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated and released. Weiss was apprehended by Secret Service agents and is currently in police custody. No other injuries were reported.

Trump released a statement after the shooting, calling on Americans to stand united in the face of violence and extremism. "This was a senseless act of evil," Trump said. "We must come together as a nation and reject violence of any kind. I am grateful to the Secret Service for their quick and decisive action, and I am proud of the way our supporters stood strong in the face of danger."

The shooting is still under investigation by the FBI. Weiss's motives are unclear, but law enforcement officials are looking into whether he has any ties to extremist groups.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political candidates and the level of violence at political rallies. In recent months, there have been several other incidents of violence at political events, including an attack on a candidate in Wisconsin and a shooting at a congressional baseball game.

Experts say that the increasing polarization of American society is contributing to the rise in political violence. They warn that unless we take steps to tone down the rhetoric and find ways to bridge our divides, we may see even more violence in the future.