Timeline on how the Trump assassination attempt unfolded
Summary
TLDRThe script recounts the dramatic events surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. It details the timeline of the attack, the immediate response of the Secret Service, and the chaos that ensued. The aftermath includes a call for public assistance in the investigation, with questions about potential accomplices and the broader implications for political discourse. The discussion also touches on President Biden's response and the impact on the Republican convention.
Takeaways
- 🕔 The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump occurred at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
- 🎤 Trump was on stage addressing an adoring crowd when the incident began at 6:04 PM.
- 🔊 A series of sharp pops were heard, initially mistaken for firecrackers, which caused chaos among the attendees.
- 🕵️♂️ Secret Service agents quickly responded, swarming the stage to shield Trump and coordinating his evacuation.
- 🔫 Security snipers opened fire on the assailant, neutralizing the threat within moments of the initial shots.
- 🚨 One rally attendee was killed, with bystanders attempting to rescue him before confirming his death.
- 📸 Images surfaced of a potential gunman on a roof, approximately 500ft away from where Trump was standing.
- 🚔 The FBI and law enforcement partners are conducting a methodical investigation to determine the assailant's identity, motives, and potential accomplices.
- 🏠 Trump's vice presidential pick and the Republican convention's focus were overshadowed by the assassination attempt.
- 🗣️ President Biden is scheduled to give an Oval Office address to address the nation on the incident.
- 🤔 The incident has raised concerns about the current state of political discourse and the safety of political events.
- 🔄 The event may have a significant impact on the direction of the Trump campaign and the upcoming Republican convention.
Q & A
What event is being discussed in the script?
-The script discusses an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
When did the former President Donald Trump step to the podium during the rally?
-Former President Donald Trump stepped to the podium at 6:04 PM on Saturday evening.
What happened 7.5 minutes after Trump stepped to the podium?
-7.5 minutes after Trump stepped to the podium, there was pandemonium amid a series of sharp pops, prompting Trump to touch his ear and duck.
How quickly did the Secret Service agents respond to the incident?
-Secret Service agents swarmed in to shield Trump three seconds after the initial shots were fired.
What was the initial reaction of the crowd to the shots?
-The initial reaction of the crowd was that it sounded like firecrackers had gone off, leading to chaos among the attendees.
What happened to the man who was killed during the incident?
-The man who was killed was carried down from the bleachers and taken to a tent behind the bleachers, where it was confirmed he was deceased.
How long did it take for the shooter to be neutralized?
-The shooter was neutralized just over a minute after the violence started.
What was Trump's reaction after the initial evacuation attempt?
-Trump asked to retrieve his shoes before being ushered away rapidly.
What did the images that surfaced show?
-The images that surfaced showed what appeared to be a dead gunman on a roof, not more than 500 feet away from Trump's right side as he stood on the stage.
What is the FBI and partner agencies looking for in their investigation?
-The FBI and partner agencies are looking into who the assailant is, how he got there, whether he acted alone, and ultimately, why he fired.
What is the significance of the upcoming Republican convention in the context of this event?
-The shooting happened just two days before the Republican convention was set to begin in Milwaukee, potentially impacting the focus and tone of the convention.
Outlines
🕖 Trump's Rally Attack: The Timeline
The script details the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. It starts with Trump stepping to the podium at 6:04 PM, followed by a series of sharp pops at 7.5 minutes later, causing chaos. Trump ducks and touches his ear, and Secret Service agents quickly move in to shield him. Security snipers open fire on the assailant. The initial reaction of the crowd is compared to firecrackers going off. Despite the chaos, bystanders attempt to rescue a man who is later confirmed dead. The Secret Service coordinates Trump's evacuation, and he is ushered away at 6:12 PM. The shooter is reported down shortly after, and Trump is taken to a safe vehicle. The script also mentions the discovery of a dead gunman on a roof and the beginning of a methodical police investigation. The public is called to help identify the assailant and understand his motives.
😔 The Aftermath and Political Implications
This paragraph discusses the emotional and political aftermath of the attack on Trump. It highlights the anger and worry among Republicans, particularly about the nominee and the rally attendee who died protecting others. The speaker reflects on his own experiences with political rallies and the contrast with the current climate of fear. The conversation turns to the upcoming Republican convention and whether the mood will be one of unity or anger. The potential for Trump to project strength and unify the country is discussed, as well as the possibility of Nikki Haley's unexpected presence at the convention. The paragraph also touches on the broader implications for the political climate, including the role of rhetoric in fueling division and the need for leadership in times of crisis.
🗣️ Political Commentary on the Current State
In this final paragraph, political commentators David Axelrod and Scott Jennings discuss the current political climate following the attack. They address the potential for the temperature of political discourse to be lowered and the need for unity. The conversation includes reflections on past political events and the impact of recent events on the public's perception of safety and the role of political leaders. The commentators also discuss the upcoming nomination and the responsibility of those in power to address the current state of affairs, acknowledging the culpability of certain individuals in escalating tensions.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Attempted Assassination
💡Secret Service
💡Pandemonium
💡Rescue Efforts
💡National Unity
💡Republican Convention
💡Political Implications
💡FBI Investigation
💡Oval Office Address
💡Political Climate
Highlights
Attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Pandemonium and chaos as sharp pops are heard, initially mistaken for firecrackers.
Secret Service agents quickly swarm to shield Trump, while security snipers open fire on the assassin.
One rally attendee is killed amid the chaos, with bystanders attempting rescue efforts.
Trump's evacuation is coordinated by Secret Service agents, with him insisting to retrieve his shoe.
The shooter is confirmed down within a minute after the violence started.
Trump pauses to address the rattled crowd before being escorted to safety.
Images surface of a dead gunman on a roof, approximately 500ft from Trump's stage location.
FBI and partners begin a methodical investigation to determine the assailant's identity, method, and possible accomplices.
President Biden announces a rare Oval Office address to address the nation following the attack.
Political commentators discuss the implications of the attack on the Republican convention and the Trump campaign.
Concerns raised about the current state of American politics and the potential for further violence.
The need for national unity and a lowering of political rhetoric is emphasized.
Nikki Haley's unexpected attendance and speaking role at the convention raises questions about the direction of the Trump campaign.
The potential for Trump to seize the moment and demonstrate leadership in the face of crisis is discussed.
The importance of Trump's response to the attack and its impact on the political climate is highlighted.
Transcripts
we are continuing to learn
more about
what happened in the lead
up to the attempted assassination
of former President Donald Trump
at his rally in Butler,
Pennsylvania, last night,
Senator Tom
Foreman takes a look
at the exact timeline of this attack.
And at 604 Saturday evening,
before an adoring and roaring
crowd, former President Donald
Trump steps to the podium.
7.5 minutes later,
take a look at what happened over
pandemonium amid a series of sharp pops.
Trump touches his ear and ducks.
Three seconds
later, Secret Service
agents are swarming in to shield him,
and security snipers
have opened fire on the would be assassin
team.
Initially, like firecrackers, went off
as chaos erupts among the attendees.
But he's not done one rally goers.
He's another man has been killed.
Despite the rescue efforts of bystanders,
they jump up and start
clearing the bleachers
and then help carry
the body of the man
down out of the bleachers,
and they took him to a tent
behind the bleachers.
We put a towel over his head, but
he is deceased.
It all happens fast.
30s.
After the first shots
ring out
the podiums,
microphone catches Secret
Service agents
coordinating Trump's evacuation
from that stage
care home when you're ready on you.
Then, just over a minute
after the violence started,
the all clear down shooter's down.
At 6:12 p.m.,
the agents
rise with Trump
and try to usher him rapidly away.
But he says, let me get my shoe.
Let me get my shoes.
Shortly after,
he's on his way to a safe vehicle,
but he tells agents to pause again.
He turns to the rattled crowd
in what will become and his stoic photo.
Soon, pictures
start surfacing
of what appears to be
a dead gunman on a roof
not more than 500ft away from Trump's
right side.
As he stood on the stage
and the much more methodical
police work begins.
We need the public's help.
Anyone who was on scene, who saw anything
as the FBI and partner
start piecing together
who the assailant is,
how he got there, whether he acted alone
and ultimately,
why he fired an investigation
that certainly will go on
for months
into a violent explosion of seconds.
We know so
much more now than
we did in those frantic moments.
But it is the unknowns
that will keep this going
for so long in the investigations,
the unknowns about
whether anybody else
was involved
in helping plan this attack
or facilitating it,
and whether or not
anybody else should be held accountable
for not stopping it.
Caitlin.
Yeah, it's
amazing to see
just how quickly it all unfolded.
Tom Foreman,
thank you for laying it all out for us.
And that shooting was just two days
before the Republican convention
was set to get underway
here in Milwaukee.
That's what most of the Trump
campaign had been focused on
and what that was going to look like.
Speeches. His vice presidential pick.
All of that has been upended
by what happened last night
on stage in Butler, Pennsylvania,
here to talk about
the implications of it all.
Scott Jennings, CNN senior
political commentator
and also former special assistant
to President George W Bush,
and also David Axelrod,
a CNN political commentator
and former senior adviser
to President Obama.
Obviously,
so much has changed
from what we thought
we would be talking about 24 hours ago.
David Axelrod,
let me start with you,
because President Biden
gave those brief remarks
with the vice president
and the attorney general flanking him.
He did announce he's giving a rare Oval
Office address tonight at 8 p.m.
eastern.
What's he going
to use a moment like that?
What would you advise him
to use a moment like that?
Well,
I think what he's going to try
and do
is speak to this need
for national unity
in the face of this, for a
lowering of voices and so on.
you know,
I think he is working
hard to play the role of president here,
which has ancillary
political benefits for him.
but he wants to
seize control of this moment
and show that he is the national leader.
And,
the way you do
that is through an Oval Office speech.
Scott,
what do you think that should look like?
Well, he certainly should ask for people
to to settle down
and to think hard about the way
we're treating each other.
I mean, it's, it's a scary time.
I think when you think about
what happened to Donald Trump, I'm
thinking about what happened to Corey.
you know who got
killed behind Donald Trump
for nothing other than showing up
to a political event to exercise
his rights as an American,
to go to an assembly
and have free speech.
I mean, that that's why he's did.
And I think for a lot of ordinary people,
they're they're worried about
is this what our politics
is going to be like
for the rest of this year
and for the foreseeable future?
So, I hope he's right.
I think he should ask for that.
I think everybody should ask for that.
but right now,
the mood among Republicans is
pretty sour,
and,
and pretty worried and
and pretty angry about,
you know,
what's happened to their nominee
and, and, what happened to that?
That rally goer
who had a beautiful family
and everybody's devastated for him
and then died in service
of protecting them.
You,
we will remind my daughter said that
he threw them to the ground
and shielded them.
Essentially,
my first political experience
was as a five year
old going to a John F Kennedy
rally in New York City.
And, you know,
no one there would have thought
there was any danger.
I'm sure no one there
thought there was any danger.
No. Yesterday.
And, that was a formative
event in my life.
I'm worried it's
this certainly was a formative
event in that,
in that firefighter's life, and,
you know, just for his children,
it's going to stay in them
for the rest of their lives. So,
but look,
the question for this convention
is, are they is
the move
was the mood going to be one of unity?
Is there a sense of a pulling back
and pulling together as a country,
or is it going to be a mood of anger?
and if it, if,
if this convention projects
and Donald Trump projects,
the spirit of, of unity
and coming together,
it'll be much more successful
whether he can you're
trying to reel in forces
that you've been covering
for years and years and years.
That isn't the spirit in which
I think people expect it
to come to, Milwaukee.
But he has a chance to do it.
I mean, he
he looks
strong coming off that stage last night,
he projected strength.
And he's running
against someone who right now
does not project strength.
And I think the American people
are looking for a president who can
project strength
and then use it for a good end.
And right now,
using your strength,
using your voice and using
what's happened to Donald Trump,
to me, looks like unifying this country
and talking about a future where
we're not worried about getting shot
at political rallies,
and we're not worried
about being at each other's throats
all the time.
I sincerely,
sincerely hope that's where we go.
But that's.
But the fact that Nikki Haley is coming,
she was not invited.
And last week,
a few days ago, when you talk to people,
there was no
they weren't even considering
the possibility of her coming.
And now we have a source close
to her confirming that she will be here.
She'll be speaking in this room
behind us on Tuesday night.
Obviously,
she and Donald Trump probably had the
most challenging primary battle.
If I'm putting it in nice terms
there at the end.
Yes, in the terms
of how they talked about each other,
what does it mean
that she will have a speaking slot?
A couple teachers think that
that this news surfaces,
after the events of yesterday.
And it'll be interesting to find out,
whether that had anything
to do
with her decision
to come, but, she certainly is someone
who can deliver
a message of coming together.
that would be more consistent
with, with with her politics.
so maybe that's the message
that she's going to deliver.
But, again, you know,
this is a big
turn in direction from,
the kind of nature of the Trump campaign
for a couple of years here.
So it is a chance
for him to enlarge himself.
Yeah.
and the question is,
is he capable of seizing it?
It's it's
really a chance for him to leave
Joe Biden behind.
I mean, if you look at where Biden sits
in the polling 30 approval rating,
the vast majority of the country
doesn't think he's up to another
four years.
He's sort of operating out
of a position of weakness right now.
People are unhappy with the job
he's done.
Donald Trump has all the leverage,
all the capital,
and all the ability in this campaign
right now
to drive a message
and to really set the tone
and set the contours
of the rest of this year and leave
Biden behind.
This is this is the week to do it.
He could do it.
I think that's the reason
why this Oval Office
speech is happening tonight.
I mean, I think it is the right thing
for the president to do, but politically,
I think he wants to seize
some of that leadership,
in this moment and demonstrate it.
And I think actually,
this is going to be
an important speech for him.
I don't I'm sorry.
I just
I don't think he should underestimate
how angry Republicans
are with his rhetoric
and with the rhetoric of a lot of people.
I mean, Donald Trump and and my opinion,
he needs to speak to that tonight,
and he does not need to equivocate on it.
And he does not need to both sides that
he needs
to speak to his people tonight and say,
no more Hitler, no more.
The country's coming to an end.
No more. We're dissolving the cars.
That's got to stop.
And I think he can do it. Well, listen,
I mean,
Donald Trump
has been the author of so much.
You know, if you don't vote,
if I don't win,
we're going to lose our country.
I mean,
I mean,
I'm old enough to remember, January 6th.
And so,
you know, to say don't both sides it
I think, ignores the reality of where
we've been in our politics.
There's a lot of culpability here.
And I think more than a little falls
on the guy who's going to be nominated
in that building.
I never one, of course, is yearning
for the temperature to be taken down.
Regular people are David
Axelrod, Scott Jennings,
thank you both for being here.
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