Shooting at Donald Trump rally being investigated as assassination attempt
Trump had taken the stage at a rally in front of thousands at Butler today when he abruptly paused as shots rang out repeatedly.
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Trump had taken the stage at a rally in front of thousands at Butler today when he abruptly paused as shots rang out repeatedly.
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