Political figures condemn assassination attempt on Trump

Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Security agents rushed to protect the former US president after gun shots were heard, before he was hurried off stage with blood on his face. In a social media post, Mr Trump said a bullet had pierced his ear.

We will bring the latest news and the reaction from the United States and around the world.

Joining Julian Worricker this morning are Rym Momtaz, Research Fellow for European Foreign Policy and Security, and Anton Spisak who is an associate fellow at the Centre for European Reform.

Picture: Security personnel put up barricade tape at the scenes after the assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Credit: Brendan McDermid/REUTERS)