WHAT

  • Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump was shot at a rally in PA.

TRUMPS STATEMENT

“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW SO FAR

  • gunman is dead
  • Trump “is fine”
  • one attendee is dead
  • another attendee is in critical condition

News Sources

    • jeffw@lemmy.worldM
      1311·
      4 months ago

      Was it wrong when Trump triggered Jan 6 with his calls for violence?

      If yes, why do you get to call for violence?

      If no, you should read more about the ramifications of Jan 6

      • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
        153·
        4 months ago

        What if we disagree with what happened on Jan 6 not because of the violence but rather because of the attempted political coup?

        Personally, it’s the attempted coup that really gets my goat.

        • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
          3·
          4 months ago

          Yup, a peaceful coup would be just as bad and that is in the works through the courts and SCOTUS right now by setting the stage for Republicans to refuse to certify election results.

    • meowoemEnglish
      1315·
      4 months ago

      This sub has some crazy censorship. I’m pretty sure it’s all right-wing mods.

        • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldMEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          The user in question was banned and comments were removed for ban evasion. The mod log is public.

            • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldM
              1·
              4 months ago

              Please do not repost removed comments. If you want to share a screenshot or quote, please do so in a DM to a mod.

              • whoreticulture@lemmy.world
                1·
                4 months ago

                So there is no available form of public accountability for comments? I have had mixed experiences in the past with DM-ing mods and I do not trust private communications.

                • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldM
                  1·
                  4 months ago

                  There is absolutely accountability. Unlike any other platform, the entire history of moderator actions is public, and may be reviewed from the mod log. I have already mentioned to you several ways to make public comments about a moderation decision that are within the rules. Please take the time to review the responses I have already taken the time to research and send.

                  I am working on answering your questions, but I am only one person, and I can only review one at a time. All Lemmy mods and administrators are volunteers, myself included.

                  Also, please note that DMs on Lemmy are not private. They are only shared with the person you are messaging, but are unencrypted and may be visible to others. Please keep this in mind for your security.

                • Blackbeard@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  1·
                  4 months ago

                  Let it be known that you’ve had removed-then-reposted comments re-removed multiple times in the past 2 days by three different moderators. If you do so again, a ban will follow.